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Lead Engineer 1 – Engineering Tools

Full Time Remote

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead’s basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering activities including designing , developing and testing Configuration Tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design, create, fix, and review software written in C# and Python.

  • Provide technical mentoring for junior software engineers.

  • Analyze user needs to design and code robust solutions.

  • Work closely with the systems engineers to ensure application development meets product specification requirements.

  • Work closely with other engineering teams, partners and vendors to ensure inter-operability and reuse.

  • Propose and develop new technical solutions to difficult problems.

  • Support Project Leadership in the definition of task assignment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Software Engineering.

  • A minimum of 6 years of experience with software development.

  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience in leading and/or mentoring a team.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

  • Experience in programming C#, C++, Java and/or Python.

  • Problem solving skills to discover root causes and fix issues.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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