Job Description Summary
The Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader will lead Platform Software engineering efforts for key programs within the Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line. This role serves as the primary engineering interface for customers and internal stakeholders, driving execution across complex embedded software development programs while ensuring alignment on technical, programmatic, and business objectives.

This leader will combine product line ownership, project execution, and technical leadership to guide internal software teams and global suppliers through the full embedded software lifecycle, including development, integration, verification, and DO-178C certification. The role requires strong experience in program execution, cross-functional collaboration, and reusable product line strategy in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Initially, this position will lead Platform and Test Software efforts for the KC-46 Flight Management Computer (FMC) Refresh and C-130J FMC Refresh programs. With additional military avionics refresh programs expected to follow, a key part of this role will be to shape, mature, and evolve the ACE product line roadmap to enable scalability, reuse, and efficient execution across future programs.

The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead distributed software engineering teams across GE Aerospace and external suppliers in the development of Platform Software products.

• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders across software-related program activities.

• Own and evolve theACE product line roadmap, ensuring common assets, architecture, and reuse strategies support current and future military refresh programs.

• Drive program execution acrossschedule, cost, technical scope, risk, and qualitycommitments.

• Coordinate closely with cross-functional partners includingSystems, Hardware, Safety, Security, Quality, Certification, Sourcing, and Program Management.

• Provide technical oversight and leadership across the full software lifecycle, includingrequirements, design, implementation, verification, validation, and certification.

• Lead supplier and subcontractor coordination to ensure alignment, execution rigor, and delivery performance.

• Provide regular status, metrics, and risk visibility to leadership and stakeholders.

• Mentor sub-team leads and support development of technical and execution capability across the broader team.

• Partner with engineering managers to define staffing, technology, product reuse, and process improvement strategies.

• Champion continuous improvement and product line engineering practices to improve efficiency, standardization, and long-term platform value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree inComputer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university or college.

• Minimum of10 years of experiencein embedded real-time systems and software development.

• Minimum of10 years of experienceleading software engineering execution through the full development lifecycle.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex technical projects involving cross-functional and multi-site teams.

• Strong experience providing technical leadership in embedded software environments.

• Ability to work effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers in a highly regulated development setting.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in an engineering-related field from an accredited university or college.

• Experience leading embedded software efforts inaerospace, avionics, or other safety-critical industries.

• Experience withDO-178B/Cavionics software development and certification, with familiarity inDO-254, DO-297, and ARP4754.

• Strong understanding ofProduct Line Engineering (PLE)principles and tools, particularly in environments requiring reuse across multiple related programs.

• Familiarity withEarned Value Management (EVM),Activity Based Management, andAgile Scrummethods.

• Demonstrated ability to leadglobal and virtual teamsand coordinate large-scale software development efforts.

• Knowledge ofreal-time operating systems, processing platforms, networking products, and multi-core processor architectures.

• Expertise withARINC-653 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)-based operating systems.

• Familiarity withFlight Management Computer (FMC)systems and avionics test software environments.

• Experience applyingLeanprinciples in a software engineering environment.

• PMP certificationis a plus.

Additional Information

• Location:Grand Rapids, MI

• Travel:Up to 10% annuallyto customer, GE Aerospace, and supplier sites

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors,including the candidates experience, education, and skill set.This position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.This posting isexpected to close on10/31/26.

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 aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes