Requirements and Verification Engineer: Avionics Software

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 Systems and Aircraft Engineers with proven experience in new software product implementation in highly-regulated engineering industries, with responsibility for specifying, designing, integrating and commissioning IVHM vibration-monitoring software on existing and new rotorcraft platforms, for monitoring of health and usage (HUMS) of engine, gearbox and drivetrain components.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Working as part of a multi-discipline team, you will be responsible for applying systems engineering process and practice to coordinate specification, design, development integration and verification of assigned embedded software units to the satisfaction of all interfacing partners, via:

• Collaboration with interfacing partners and implementing software engineers to understand and develop high level software requirements

• Working with product groups to define and maintain system architecture, interfaces and design

• Enhancing and maintaining an existing suite of automated system tests scripted using Python and SQLite, as part of system Continuous Integration and Test (CIT).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience in systems or aerospace engineering

• Professional Experience: At least 4 years of experience in application of industry-recognised system engineering processes, ideally related to embedded software development, with working experience in DOORS, Python and SQLite or equivalent tooling. Strong oral and written communication skills, with confidence and ability to work as part of a globally-distributed customers and teams• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve challenging technical problems.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and experience in Avionics Integration and associated certification requirements

• Knowledge and experience of requirements management and verification to recognised systems engineering process such as ART4754

• 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.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives 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;

• Performance based annual bonus

• Non-contributory Pension          

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection            

• Private medical cover    

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

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. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS (http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard)

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. (http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes