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Lead Software Engineer IMA Configuration Tool

GE Aerospace


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 112000 - 149000
Posted: 26 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
Lead Software Engineer - IMA Configuration Tools role is responsible for providing technical leadership and hands-on support for software engineering activities related to the design development testing and maintenance ofIMA Configuration Tools. This position will play a key role in delivering robust user-focused software solutions that support critical aerospace programs. The software lead will collaborate across systems software and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure solutions meet product requirements enable interoperability and support program execution.


This role is preferably based in a hybrid/onsite arrangement in Grand Rapids MI though remote candidates may also be considered. If hired as a remote employee in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1 will be required.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design development debugging testing and review of software applications written primarily inC# and PythonforIMA Configuration Tools.
  • Provide technical leadership guidance and mentoring to junior software engineers to support team development and execution.
  • Partner with systems engineers and other stakeholders to analyze user needs and translate requirements into effective software solutions.
  • Ensure software development activities align with product specifications technical requirements and programobjectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams external partners and vendors to drive interoperability integration and reuse of software solutions.
  • Identifytechnical risks develop mitigation strategies and propose innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.
  • Support project leadership with task planning work assignment definition and execution support to help meet program schedules and deliverables.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes tools and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree inComputer Engineering Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of6 years of experiencein software development.
  • Experience designing developing debugging and testing software applications inC# and/or Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional engineering environment.
  • GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
  • This role is ideally hybrid/onsite in Grand Rapids MI; however remote candidates will also be considered.
  • This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1 if working remote.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience leading projects and/or mentoring software engineering team members.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Solid understanding ofdata structures algorithms and software engineering principles.
  • Experience withC# C Java and/or Python.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability toidentifyroot causes and implement effective solutions.
  • Experience developing engineering tools configuration tools or applications used in regulated or technical environments is a plus.
  • Ability to balance technical execution with program priorities in a fast-paced development environment.

At GE Aerospace we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here you will havethe opportunity to work onreally coolthings withreally smartand collaborative people. Together we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop we accelerate.


The base pay range for this position is $112000.00 - $149000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on10/31/26.


GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs likeHealthAhead your

physicalemotionalfinancialand social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessmentcounselingandreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuitionassistance adoptionassistance 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. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right toterminate amend suspendreplaceormodifyits benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.


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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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