Staff Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and programming a small module or a large component and designing a feature, set of features, or whole feature area. You will work independently and contribute to the immediate team and to other teams across business. You may also lead design discussions in a limited manner.

You will be a key contributor to the design, development, deployment and support of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions such as Proficy/PFMD and Plant Apps across various shops within GE Aerospace. You will leverage your technical expertise to solve challenging problems, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in software engineering.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience and knowledge in MES products (Proficy, Plantapps etc) and the manufacturing industry, ensuring operational stability and compliance.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and secure software applications and systems.
• Architect and build robust APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance, and security best practices.
• Execution and design of Testing Scenarios for software development
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.
• Identify opportunities for necessary changes, lead change programs impacting critical processes, and innovate new processes or technologies to add value to GE Aerospace.
• Support L3 and L2 operational activities as required related to disaster recovery, cybersecurity, EVM, and other infrastructure support activities.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and operational support.
• Contribute to the strategic technical direction of the team and department.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 7 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 9 years of professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in software development with a strong emphasis on building enterprise-grade applications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with MES products.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expert proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C/C++, Go, or JavaScript (Node.js).
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with PTC ThingWorx Thing development
• Expert proficiency with Proficy workflow client workflow builder
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Strong experience with SQL Server 2022 database scripting
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Desired Skills:

• Domain Expertise : Strong knowledge of manufacturing business processes and legacy MES systems, specifically Proficy and TipQA, with at least 2 years of experience maintaining and supporting MES solutions.
• Technical Proficiency : Familiarity with software design principles, operational support practices, and problem-solving techniques, including breaking down problems, documenting statements, and estimating efforts.
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement : Conducts interviews, elaborates on personas, and drives stakeholder understanding and acceptance of new technology through collaboration and persuasion.
• Product Management : Owns and manages a backlog, prioritizing work based on customer needs, and ensures readiness for development. Guides cross-functional teams to deliver features and products.
• Team Collaboration : Routinely collaborates with UX Design to understand customer behaviors and engages frequently with development teams to facilitate discussions, provide clarification, and validate solutions.
• Leadership and Initiative : Demonstrates the ability to explore alternate approaches to solving problems and proactively drives improved outcomes.

Business Acumen:

• Skilled in analyzing the impact of technology choices on legacy systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the competitive environment and industry trends.
• Balances value propositions for competing stakeholders and communicates synthesized perspectives effectively.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions using critical thinking and analysis skills.
• Maintains focus and energy toward achieving operational goals despite challenges.
• Innovates and integrates new processes to add value to legacy systems while advising on cost-benefit considerations.
• Demonstrates curiosity and creativity by asking questions to translate abstract problems into actionable solutions.
• Communicates effectively by adjusting information complexity to align with the audience and using storytelling concepts to explain ideas.
• Provides strategic consultation to clients and software development teams, sharing technical expertise and triggering solutions.
• Makes benchmarked and researched recommendations with contingency plans for potential adverse consequences.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB1

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)).

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. Some offers of employment may be 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: No