Advanced Lead Engineer - Electronic Hardware

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Job Description

The Advanced Lead Engineer - Electronic Hardware plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of avionics hardware architectures by leveraging cutting-edge technology trends and state-of-the-art processor, System On Chip (SoC), and FPGA components. This position is integral to influencing hardware designs and supporting new bids and proposals. The role offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, requiring 2-3 days in the office each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Architect avionic hardware systems with digital and analog components.
• Maintain expertise in semiconductor processors, System-on-Chip, and FPGA architectures.
• Conduct and mentor board-level circuit design, integration, verification, and documentation.
• Participate in hardware design trade studies, reviews, and proposals.
• Make decisions and solve tasks in hardware design and manufacturing.
• Lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Develop persuasion skills to influence others within the field.
• Contribute to product design and development, including technical improvements.
• Plan and execute departmental operations with some autonomy under established policies.
• Modify procedures and practices to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of professional experiences in design.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of digital design experience.
• Proven history of architecting complex digital hardware.
• Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGA, CPLD, DDR4 memory, flash memory, and high-density interconnect technologies.
• Knowledge of 5+ Gbps serial links, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC standards, OpenVPX, and PIC-SIG standards.
• Experience in Mil/Aero/avionics, DO-254, and Civil FAA Certification.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Hyperlinx PI/SI, OrCAD PSPICE, LT Spice, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Visio.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

The base pay range for this position is $105,600.00 - $140,700.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 03/31/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes