Product Line Leader – Avionics Networking (A664)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define and own the multi-platform product line architecture and roadmap for A664 networking products, including platform partitioning, common core versus customer-variant boundaries, and the reuse strategy across commercial aviation platforms.

• Serve as Design Technical Authority (DTA), providing final technical decisions on architecture, requirements baselines, and design trades for the product line.

• Own the certification strategy (ARP4754A, DO-254 hardware, DO-178C DAL A software, DO-297 as applicable), including hardware/software partitioning and engagement in SOIs, audits, and closure of findings.

• Provide deep technical authority on ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX) to guide protocol, switch, and end system design.

• Protect the product line baseline by making sure customer-specific requirements are managed as variants and do not erode reusability. Partner with the CCB Lead on change impact across platforms.

• Lead technical reviews, including architecture, requirements, design, and code reviews, and drive resolution of critical technical risks and trade studies.

• Partner with the Engineering Project Manager, Technical Manager, and A664 SMEs to align technical plans with schedule, cost, and resource commitments.

• Assist project and program leadership in resolving engineering issues related to design, validation, integration, verification, safety, certification, closure, and field support.
• Represent GE Aerospace networking products with customers, airframers, suppliers, and certification authorities. Support business development, RFP/RFI responses, and competitive positioning.
• Analyze market and technology trends, competitive offerings, and obsolescence drivers to inform the product roadmap and IRAD priorities.
• Mentor senior engineers and SMEs, and build product line technical competency across the organization.
• Travel up to 15%..

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or another STEM field) from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in avionics or safety-critical systems design, architecture, integration, or verification.

• Deep technical expertise in ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX) systems.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical architecture and certification for DAL A hardware and/or software programs (DO-254, DO-178C).
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior experience as a Design Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Product Line Leader, or Lead Architect.

• Experience defining product line or platform architectures for reuse across multiple customers and aircraft.

• Experience with network switch, end system, or FPGA-based networking product development.

• Working knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-297, and DO-160.

• Experience with integrated modular avionics programs and customer engagement.

• Experience interfacing with certification authorities (FAA/EASA) or their designees.

• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo/Teamwork Cloud) and requirements tools (IBM DOORS).

• Ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across engineering, program, and business stakeholders.

• Strong strategic thinking with excellent communication and presentation skills for executive and customer audiences.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 12/31/26.​

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GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, 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., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

Additional Information

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.