Staff Software Certification Engineer

GE Aerospace

. Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software certification processes, particularly within RTCA/DO-178B/C environments, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers. Proficient in interpreting regulatory standards and ensuring compliance for civil aerospace programs.

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Software Development ExperienceRTCA/DO-178B/C ComplianceTechnical LeadershipAircraft Systems EngineeringCertification Processes

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Hard Skills

Software CertificationRegulatory ComplianceTechnical DocumentationCompliance AssessmentEngineering ToolsCertification StrategyProject AuditingMentoring PlansCivil Certification LifecyclesAvionics Regulations

Soft Skills

Strong Technical AptitudeLeadershipMentoring

Industry Keywords

Civil AerospaceU.S. Person RequirementsDER ExperienceODA Unit Member ExperienceAircraft Subsystems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis
Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance
Interpret aircraft regulatory material and determine project impact
Audit project/product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis
Champion minimum-effort solutions for meeting civil compliance
Assess changes to approved/certified products to determine minor or major classification
Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Generate and execute mentoring plans for junior Certification Engineers
Lead software certification efforts for aircraft certification planning and regulatory compliance oversight
Mentor software certification personnel
Generate and roll out certification processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Minimum of 10 years of software development experience in a RTCA/DO-178B or C environment
Experience in showing compliance to regulatory standards (civil and military)
U.S. citizenship status required
Must be willing to travel (5-15%)
Willing to work out of GE offices located in Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL, or Dayton, OH
Understanding of aircraft systems engineering and civil certification lifecycles
Familiarity with major aircraft subsystems, particularly Avionics and associated regulations
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
Extensive experience in finding compliance to the objectives of DO-178B/C
5 years or more of software certification experience (finding compliance) on civil aerospace programs
Direct DER and/or ODA unit member experience
Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Relocation assistance
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary / commission based on the plan