Sr Systems Lead – Avionics Networking

Job Description Summary

Help define the future of flight at GE Aerospace! As a Senior Systems Lead – Avionics Networking, you will lead systems engineering for avionics networking products in GE Aerospace’s ION (Input/Output & Networking) organization, supporting civil and military aircraft platforms.

You will own the systems engineering process from requirements through verification and certification, working across software, hardware, test, safety, reliability, and certification teams. You will help shape system architecture, manage the requirements baseline, drive integration and validation, and lead a team of systems engineers to deliver high-integrity, deterministic airborne networking products.

This position is based on-site in Grand Rapids, MI. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering for avionics networking products, ensuring deterministic performance, end-to-end integration, and robust operability.
• Own the system requirements baseline, and decompose customer requirements (ARINC 664, TSN, ARINC 615A) into traceable requirements with full flow-down to hardware, software, and suppliers.
• Plan and lead the systems engineering process, including the Systems Engineering Management Plan, technical reviews, requirements traceability (System → HLR → LLR → Design → Test), and interface management.
• Lead and direct a team of systems engineers, assigning work, reviewing technical products, and mentoring engineers to build team capability.
• Own certification strategy and execution at the system level for DAL A programs (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, DO-330). Support SOIs and audits, and close findings.
• Drive validation and verification at system and component levels, including verification strategies, test planning, and artifacts.
• Ensure configuration control and change impact analysis across programs and customers.
• Conduct system and product integration, manage risk trades across multi-disciplinary teams, and drive issue resolution to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Partner with subject matter experts, technical leaders, and Engineering Project Managers to align technical execution with program commitments.
• Engage customers and suppliers on requirements, interoperability, and compliance plans.
• Support technical estimates and proposal inputs for new business opportunities.
• Travel up to 10%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or another STEM field) from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems design, integration, or verification, preferably in avionics or other safety-critical systems.

• Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering activities or teams on a product development program.

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including Ethernet, IP addressing, VLANs, switching, routing, and network topology.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX) and ARINC 615A.

• Experience with Time-Sensitive Networking (IEEE 802.1AS, 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qci, 802.1CB/DP).

• Experience serving as Systems Lead on DAL A programs (ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254).

• Experience with requirements management, configuration management, and change control processes.

• Knowledge of Ethernet and networking protocols such as QoS, NTP, DHCP, FTP/TFTP/SNMP, SSH, and IPSec.

• Tool experience with IBM DOORS, Cameo/Teamwork Cloud, and RTC/EWM.

• Customer technical interface experience and project estimation/bidding experience.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical leadership skills.

• Self-starter able to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.

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.

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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