Job Description SummaryHelp define the future of flight at GE Aerospace. Bring your ideas-we'll listen-and watch them take off with a team that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and real-world impact.
As a Senior Network Systems Engineer, you'll apply a cross-functional mindset and proven processes to tackle complex challenges and deliver high-quality products. If you love to invent, build, and be heard, we want you.
Based in Grand Rapids, MI with a hybrid schedule (3 days on-site weekly). Comprehensive relocation available for eligible candidates.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities- Lead systems engineering for the Networking product line, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability
- Own certification strategy and execution for DAL A programs (ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330); support SOIs, audits, and closure of findings
- Define, decompose, and manage traceable requirements for TSN features (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP) and ARINC A664/A615A; manage specification flow-down to modules/components/subcontractors
- Drive validation and verification at system and component levels; develop verification strategies and artifacts; ensure configuration control and interface management across execution teams
- Conduct system and product integration to maximize performance and operability; manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams
- Coordinate cross-functional execution (software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, maintainability, certification) and contribute to design/code reviews for network switch development
- Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans; benchmark industry practices and competitive differentiators
- Mentor systems engineers; serve as a best-practice resource; contribute to strategy/policy within area of responsibility
- Use sound judgment to resolve moderately complex technical and operational problems; escalate risks early to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets
- Travel up to 10%
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or STEM).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in design, systems integration, or verification.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and topology concepts
GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Desired Characteristics- TSN expertise (IEEE 802.1AS/802.1Qbv/802.1Qci/802.1DP); ARINC A664/A615A
- Protocols knowledge: QoS, NTP, DHCP; FTP/TFTP/SNMP; SSH, IPSec.
- Tools expertise: Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, IBM DOORS, RTC/EWM
- Experience in DAL A development environments; customer technical interface; project estimation/bidding
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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 InformationGE 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
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