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As a Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics Networking, you will play a key role in developing advanced networked avionics solutions that enable safe, reliable, and deterministic communication across next-generation aerospace platforms.In this role, you will lead systems engineering efforts for the Networking product line, working across software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, and certification teams to deliver high-integrity products from concept through verification and certification. You will help shape system architecture, define and manage requirements, drive integration and validation, and support certification for highly complex airborne networking systems.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technically challenging problems, working across disciplines, and contributing to products that have real-world impact in aerospace.\nThis position is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring an on-site presence 2-3 days per week. A corporate relocation package is available for eligible candidates.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nLead systems engineering activities for the Networking product line, ensuring strong system performance, deterministic behavior, end-to-end integration, and operational robustness.\nDefine, decompose, and manage traceable system requirements for advanced avionics networking capabilities, including Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and ARINC-based communication standards.\nManage requirements allocation and specification flow-down to modules, components, subcontractors, and partner teams.\nDrive system-level and component-level verification and validation, including development of verification strategies, artifacts, and supporting evidence.\nLead product and system integration activities to ensure compatibility, operability, and performance across multidisciplinary development teams.\nSupport certification strategy and execution for safety-critical programs, including participation in audits, reviews, SOIs, and closure of certification findings.\nCoordinate cross-functional execution across software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, maintainability, and certification organizations.\nContribute to technical reviews, including design and code reviews related to avionics network switch and communication system development.\nManage interfaces between subsystems, teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure alignment on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans.\nDrive risk identification, trade studies, and issue resolution to support quality, schedule, and cost commitments.\nMentor less experienced systems engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, process improvement, and technical strategy within the organization.\nEngage with customers and external partners to support technical discussions, requirements alignment, and product differentiation efforts.\nTravel up to 10% as needed.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another related STEM field from an accredited university or college.\nMinimum of 4 years of experience in systems design, development, integration, verification, or validation.\nStrong understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, Ethernet, VLANs, switching, routing, and network topology.\nAbility to work from Grand Rapids, MI with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days on site per week (Tuesday-Thursday).\nThis position requires U.S. citizenship status.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) technologies, including IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qci, and 802.1DP.\nExperience with ARINC A664 and ARINC 615A.\nKnowledge of Ethernet and networking protocols such as QoS, NTP, DHCP, FTP/TFTP/SNMP, SSH, and IPSec.\nFamiliarity with engineering tools such as Cameo, Teamwork Cloud, IBM DOORS, and RTC/EWM.\nExperience working in DAL A or DAL B development and certification environments.\nExperience interfacing directly with customers, certification authorities, suppliers, or external technical stakeholders.\nExperience with technical planning, estimation, or proposal support.\nStrong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.\nSelf-starter mindset with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.\nThe base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD Annually. 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 10/31/26.\nGE 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.\nGE 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.\nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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). 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