Lead Design Engineer Custom Logic

Job Description Summary

The Lead Custom Logic Engineer demonstrates leadership in technology development and innovation, program planning and execution, and process development and improvement of multiple products or a business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to develop design solutions for difficult project problems, develop and execute project plans for yourself and the custom logic team, and have the ability to effect short-team and long-term business goals.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and can be based in one of our three offices: Clearwater, FL; Melbourne, FL; or Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires a presence in the office three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday). An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks for any portion in the design lifecycle of an FPGA in the Xilinx, Microsemi and other product families.
• Design FPGA, ASIC and CPLD devices for avionics hardware applications, including innovation resulting in patent applications.
• Responsible for VHDL design using appropriate tools to perform design and simulation of the FPGA.
• Responsible for requirements development and management in DOORs along with the preparation of appropriate DO-254 certification artifacts.
• Define project plans for executing custom logic development, including scheduling and cost management objectives.
• Develop bids and proposals and define complex architectures for your product area.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in hardware design, manufacturing, or technology.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support development recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Responsible for working multiple projects with multiple teams in parallel.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks, consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of professional experiences in design.
• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and can be based in one of our three offices: Clearwater, FL; Melbourne, FL; or Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires a presence in the office three days a week (Tuesday-Thursday). An extensive corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master of Science in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in computing product development containing cSoC device architectures.
• Preferred candidate has knowledge of high-speed data interfaces and functions used in computing applications such as PCIe, AXI bus, SERDES, DMA, etc..
• Experience with avionics interfaces and protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, A429, A664, and TSN.
• Experience with Intel Quartus, Lattice Diamond, Microsemi Libero and Xillinx Vivado.
• Experience in VHDL and UVM Test Benches.
• Experience with the Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise and Hyperlinx PI/SI.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in the Mil/Aero/avionics, DO-254 and Civil FFA Certification.
• Ability to break down complex problems and apply critical thinking.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position