Job Number: 1675028 Business: GE Aviation Business Segment: Aviation About Us: GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Start your career on the right path. Join our results-oriented team at GE Aviation today! Posted Position Title: Entry-level Software Engineer Career Level: EL Function: Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Product Design and Development Location: United States : Michigan City: Grand Rapids Postal Code: 49512-1934 Relocation Assistance: Yes Role Summary/Purpose: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
The Entry-level Software Engineer will provide assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
Essential Responsibilities:
In addition, you will:
Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program/product requirements Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers Document and communicate results of technical data generated Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives Share engineering information and promote open dialogue Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics:
Experience with Agile software development Experience with Object-oriented Analysis and Design Experience with Microsoft Windows Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio Experience with C# and/or C++ programming languages Experience with databases including Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server databases Experience with Design Patterns Experience with source code version control Experience authoring systems requirements and test cases Knowledge of flight management systems Knowledge of ARINC 424 navigation data Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We're passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We're diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century.
GE Aviation is a world-leading producer of commercial jet engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings. Technological excellence, supported by continuing substantial investments in research and development, has been the foundation of GE Aviation's growth and helps to ensure quality products for customers. Learn more about GE Aviation today! GE's Aviation Systems business, is a leading global provider of electrical power systems, avionics, actuation and landing gear, and aerostructures. A global Systems Customer Services network supports all of GE's products and is tailored to fit the needs of our customers and maximize aircraft availability. The Aviation Systems business is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and employs 10,000 people at manufacturing, repair, and overhaul facilities around the world.
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