Advanced Lead Engineer - Military Systems Integration

GE Aerospace - Evendale, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Evendale, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Advanced Lead Engineer for Military Systems Integration at GE Aerospace is responsible for managing engine-airframe integration activities for large combat aircraft currently under development. This role involves coordinating with various integrated product teams to ensure that interface requirements are fully defined and met, supporting flight safety and readiness, and overseeing the introduction of development engine control software to flight tests. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to influence policy and standard work within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Organize plans and coordinate activities of the Controls Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Help negotiate technical requirements, schedules, and contract commitments between GE and Airframer for NPI engine application
• Derive, refine, and flow down requirements to IPT specialists
• Serve as focal point for system level integration issues involving the control system
• Resource for flight test findings and data exploration
• Coordinate introduction of development engine control software to the flight test
• Engineering lead for development of offboard analytics and plane-side data acquisition systems
• Technical consultant for accuracy of Organizational Level manuals
• Support safety of flight and engine qualification efforts
• Travel internationally for in-person IPT meetings and/or Program Management Reviews
• Influence policy and development of standard work and ensure delivery within area of responsibility while partnering with other parts of the organization
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
• Assure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with aviation component design, maintenance, or product support

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with Control system design or component engineering
• Master of Science degree in engineering
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Challenging career paths
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation assistance