Lead Engineer - Embedded Software – GE Aerospace Research
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Summary
Essential Responsibilities: As a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will:
- Work independently as well as with a team to develop and apply advanced software technologies for embedded controls and communication systems for GE Aerospace products Interact with hardware suppliers and engineering tool providers to identify the best solutions for the most challenging applications
- Lead small to medium-sized projects or tasks Be responsible for documenting technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications
- Expand your expertise staying current with advances in embedded software to seek out new ideas and applications
- Collaborate in a team environment with colleagues across GE Aerospace and government agencies Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience OR a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience OR a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
Strong background in software development for embedded systems (e.g., x86, ARM)
Strong embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python, and Rust Willingness to travel at a minimum of 2 weeks per year Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered Desired Characteristics: Coding experience with Bash, Python, C#, MATLAB, ARMv8 assembly, RISCV assembly Experience with embedded devices from Intel, AMD, Xilinx, NXP, etc.
Experience with wired and wireless networking protocols or network security
- Knowledge of 802.1, 802.3, and/or 802.11 standards Experience in software defined networks (SDN) and relevant software such as OpenFlow, Open vSwitch, or Mininet Hands-on experience with embedded hardware (such as protoboards) or networking equipment (such as switches and analyzers) in a laboratory setting Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS)
- Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product Experience with the Agile methodology of program management
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