DTS Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description Summary
The DTS Lead Systems Engineer will provide Systems engineering design expertise to the Data Transfer Systems product team. Systems is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on the product development approach, mindset, and process and includes activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs. Systems is the discipline that executes a robust process of design, analysis, approach tradeoffs, creation, optimization, integration and verification. The Systems role consists of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs, integration of the subsystems that comprise the design, and the verification that the resulting design fully meets its requirements.

The Lead System Engineer has responsibilities that impact both the team performance and their own performance for both product design, quality, cost and schedule. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Candidate should have experience in avionics systems engineering
• Capable of providing technical guidance for avionics systems definition, design, integration, and verification
• Candidate should have prior experience related to developing products used for avionics computing and/or data server applications at the LRU level.
• Candidates should have prior exposure to defining architectures and requirements for avionics systems for avionics computing and data storage products.
• The candidate should have prior experience with systems engineering processes including requirements definition, requirement allocation, requirements management, and requirements verification and validation.
• The candidate should have first-hand experience working in the lab integrating software onto hardware platforms, working with test equipment, the various design assurance disciplines as well as manufacturing.
• The candidate must be able to work closely with customers, to organize and lead the systems portion of design reviews from SRR through to PRR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of systems design and development experience.
GE will require proof of status.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Working knowledge of Data Transfer Systems
• Ability to read and critique electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and critique software source code.
• Experience in developing software in Python, C, or any other common language.
• Experience with systems modeling tools/language (e.g., Cameo, SysML, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience designing Cyber Security, Computing Platforms, Data Networking, and embedded software design.
• Strong competency using the DOORs Requirements management tools
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Location:

Primary location is Clearwater FL. Grand Rapids MI is also acceptable. This is an onsite opportunity that includes flexibility to work Hybrid/Remote 1-2 days a week when possible.

The base pay range for this position is $105,600 - $140,700. 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 July 3rd, 2025.

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.

#securityclearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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