Staff Software Certification Engineer

Job Description Summary

We support civil and military customers worldwide and are leading the way in hybrid-electric aircraft technologies and open platform solutions. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to achieve regulatory compliant solutions for products and systems.

The Staff Software Certification Engineer will also be responsible for mentoring software certification personnel and will be instrumental in the generation and rollout of certification processes.

The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater FL or Dayton, OH on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Lead programs in determining product certification strategy and certification basis.

• Lead compliance planning and determination of means of compliance.

• Interpret aircraft regulatory material and determine project impact.

• Audit project / product artifacts and verification activities to assess compliance with the certification basis.

• Champion minimum effort solutions for meeting civil compliance.

• Assess changes to approved/certified products to determine minor or major classification.

• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project.

• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

• Generate and execute mentoring plans for junior Certification Engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

• Minimum of 10 years of software development experience in a RTCA/DO-178B or C environment

• Experience in showing compliance to regulatory standards (civil and military)
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Must be willing to travel (5-15%)
• Willing to work out of our GE offices located in Grand Rapids, MI, Clearwater, FL, or Dayton, OH

Desired Characteristics:

• Understanding of the aircraft systems engineering and civil certification lifecycles

• Familiarity with major aircraft subsystems, particularly Avionics and associated regulations

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems

• Extensive experience in finding compliance to the objectives of DO-178B/C

• 5 years or more of software certification experience (finding compliance) on civil aerospace programs

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

• Direct DER and/or ODA unit member experience.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 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 12/31/26.

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.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes