Lead Software Engineer - IMA Configuration Tool

GE Aerospace develops aerospace and defense technologies focused on safe and sustainable flight. The Lead Software Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on support for designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining IMA Configuration Tools while collaborating with systems and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, debugging, testing, and review of software applications written primarily in C# and Python for IMA Configuration Tools
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior software engineers to support team development and execution
• Partner with systems engineers and other stakeholders to analyze user needs and translate requirements into effective software solutions
• Ensure software development activities align with product specifications, technical requirements, and program objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, external partners, and vendors to drive interoperability, integration, and reuse of software solutions
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and propose innovative solutions to complex engineering problems
• Support project leadership with task planning, work assignment definition, and execution support to help meet program schedules and deliverables
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and engineering best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development
• Experience designing, developing, debugging, and testing software applications in C# and/or Python
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• This role is ideally hybrid/onsite in Grand Rapids, MI; however, remote candidates will also be considered.
• This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1 if working remote.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Ability to balance technical execution with program priorities in a fast-paced development environment
• Experience leading projects and/or mentoring software engineering team members
• Experience with C#, C++, Java, and/or Python
• Experience developing engineering tools, configuration tools, or applications used in regulated or technical environments is a plus