Computing & Networking Systems Customer Application Engineer

Computing & Networking Systems Customer Application Engineer

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

GE Aerospace is at the forefront of the aerospace sector, pioneering in the creation of computing platforms tailored for embedded aviation applications. The Computing, Networking and Mission Systems division is pivotal in shaping the architecture and requirements for these platforms, alongside the essential tools for operating and configuring real-time computing systems. This architect role is central to collaborating with customers to define these platforms, driving the development and implementation of cutting‑edge computing platform technology and products.

This entails a deep engagement with customers to grasp their technological and product requirements, architecting novel systems, and spearheading the creation of new computing, network, and security technologies and products. Additionally, this role involves close collaboration with product development teams for implementation, engaging in individual and team‑based internal research and development, responding to customer proposals, providing technical leadership, and advising product teams.

This position offers a prominent leadership opportunity, working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.

• Lead in a technical development capacity.
• Explore and implement processing architectures, focusing on interfaces, operating systems, multi-core determinism, and embedded processors for enhanced performance processing.
• Develop and integrate network end systems and switches, utilizing Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), UDP, TCP/IP, ARINC 664, IEEE 802.3/802.1 Ethernet, among other protocols.
• Employ model-based systems design and simulation for evaluating alternative architectures and to streamline validation and verification processes, aiming to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with the civil and military aerospace sectors to produce certified architectures.
• Craft and evolve certifiable configuration tools for platform configuration, integration with model-based development tools, and security protocols.
• Engage with customers, both internal and external, to articulate architecture principles and concepts.
• Communicate design and architecture concepts effectively to systems, hardware, and software architects/engineers for simulation, implementation, and verification/validation.
• Contribute to the definition of product and technical roadmaps.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and develop technical proposals to demonstrate how GE’s products deliver exceptional value to customers.
• Initiate, lead, and participate in Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs.
• Promote the development of intellectual property.
• Nurture technical relationships within the industry by working closely with customers and leading our participation in technical committees and symposiums.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, aeronautics, or a related technical or scientific field from an accredited university or college.
• At least 10 years’ experience in Embedded Computing, Networking, Software, or Systems Engineering, or a similar capacity.
• Openness and ability to travel as needed.

Must be able to work in Grand Rapids, MI.

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