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Avionics Embedded Software Engineer

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Eastleigh
4 weeks ago
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Job Description Summary

At GE we are reinventing the future of flight. Our Integrated Vehicle Health Management system solutions have gained world class reputation for improving aircraft safety and optimising maintenance schedules for the past thirty years, and are now undergoing modernisation to serve new platforms. Exciting opportunities await within the Rotorcraft IVHM team for driven Embedded Software Engineers with proven experience in new software product implementation in highly-regulated engineering industries, with responsibility for specifying, designing, integrating and commissioning IVHM software on existing and new rotorcraft platforms.

Job Description

Job Description
As a Lead Embedded Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software within the Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) team. Primarily deployed to rotorcraft, our software products process data acquired from sensors placed across the vehicle's drivetrain in order to inform the users and operators of drivetrain health, guiding maintenance and deployment decisions at the aircraft level. In this role, we are seeking methodical engineers with a strong background in optimising systems utilising embedded C++ coding, with a particular focus on either real time processing of vibration signals and/or control of acquisition, processing, storage and access of vibration data for purposes of IVHM.

Core Responsibilities
Design and Development:Taking a lead role in the full lifecycle of design, implementation and test of embedded software for vibration-monitoring IVHM software products, ensuring compliance with GE's engineering processes and DO-178C DAL D.
Continuous Integration and Testing:Maintaining and managing continuous software integration and testing processes to ensure software quality and reliability.
Problem-Solving:Identifying software failures and implementing effective solutions, thereby ensuring the robustness of IVHM solutions.
Mentorship:Acting as a mentor and resource for less experienced team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Required Qualifications
• Educational Background:A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited university.
• Professional Experience:At least 4 years of experience in embedded software development, developing in C or C++. Experience in Python and SQLite also a bonus.

Desired Characteristics
• Leadership and Communication:Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are essential for this role. The ability to work with global virtual teams is particularly valued.
• Execution:Experience working within software team in an Agile environment
• Specialized Experience:Understanding of rotorcraft HUMS operations, including those of Powertrain Vibration Monitoring (PVM) and Rotor Track and Balance (RTB). Experience with DO-178C DAL B is highly desirable, indicating a deeper understanding of the stringent requirements for software that operates at a high level of safety criticality.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we offer a competitive flexible benefits plan, giving you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
• Bonus scheme

In addition, this role offers a competitive 35 hour five day working week, with the option to work remotely from our office in Chandlers Ford for up to four days a week.

Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be
maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

The successful applicant must meet the eligibility criteria set out by the US Govt. Department of Defence

Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are
welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:Yes

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