Lead Engineer - Model Based Systems Engineering

Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

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: Clearwater, FL or Grand Rapids, MI

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids 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.

Job Description
As a Model Based Systems Engineer (individual contributor) within the Computing, Networking, and Military Systems organization, your role encompasses driving the development and implementation of innovative solutions for advanced military and civil platforms. You will be at the forefront of exploring and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities. Your responsibilities include engaging in the design, development, integration, and testing of embedded software applications, with a focus on Future Vertical Lift applications and defense systems. This position is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of business strategies related to new technologies and adjacent sectors.

Essential Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Lead programs through the entire systems engineering lifecycle IAW ARP4754A , DO-178, and DO-254 including execution of systems engineering technical reviews (internal and external).
• Define, validate, and verify system requirements, including initial integration of software and hardware using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches.
• Generate and allocate system functional requirements and functional architecture into efficient software and firmware architectures utilizing MBSE.
• Define data interfaces and component interactions utilizing model-based approaches for configuration of components and systems.
• Develop innovative technical solutions utilizing the full capabilities of GE Aviation Systems on development programs and proposals.
• Interact with customer engineering organizations to define and shape requirements for future platforms and systems.
• Define and maintain program plans for execution of systems processes IAW ARP4754.
• Develop new tools and automation scripts in support of MBSE objectives.
• Support configuration control of model-based artifacts for development assurance objective satisfaction.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in EE, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• 2 years' Experience in MBSE engineering development
• 2 years' Experience with a modeling language (UPDM, SysML, UML, etc.)
• 2 years' Experience with MBSE tooling (Cameo, Sparx, Rhapsody, etc.)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability & Willingness to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of aviation systems development processes including ARP4754A or similar.
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML in Cameo/NoMagic tool for the design and verification of avionics-based systems.
• Experience with scripting in Python, JavaScript, Groovy, etc.
• Knowledge of the key aspects of developing and maintaining of a Product Line.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $167,000.00. 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 07/31/26.

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