Software Certification Engineer(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Certification Engineer to lead software certification activities, ensuring robust planning and regulatory compliance across assigned projects and products within Aviation Systems. Our Systems business spans a wide range of aviation technologies, including power generation and distribution, navigation, cockpit displays, computing and networking, ignition systems, sensors, and propellers.

In this role, you will work closely with integrated project teams, external suppliers, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with industry standards, while contributing to the successful certification of advanced aviation software.

Key Responsibilities

Define and support product certification strategies and establish certification bases.

Contribute to compliance planning and define means of compliance.

Support the creation of integrated project certification plans.

Review development artefacts to assess compliance where applicable.

Conduct certification audit pre-assessments for both internal projects and external suppliers.

Audit product artefacts and verification activities against certification requirements.

Support customer and regulatory authority audits, addressing findings and observations.

Collaborate with project teams to resolve compliance issues.

Represent GE Aerospace in industry working groups related to certification and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in software development and/or certification in a RTCA/DO-178B or DO-178C environment.

Strong understanding of certification regulations and experience demonstrating compliance.

Desired Skills & Attributes

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Proactive and solutions-focused, with a structured approach to meeting regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

At GE Aerospace, we value work-life balance and flexibility through our FlexChoice Total Reward benefits plan, giving you the ability to tailor benefits to your needs. As a new joiner, you will receive the following as standard:

Non-contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days’ holiday (plus public holidays), with option to buy or sell days

Additional Information

Security clearance: Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If this cannot be obtained, any employment offer may be withdrawn.

Right to work: Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all others, subject to UK immigration rules.

Relocation assistance: Provided for this role.