Roles and Responsibilities
Create with limited guidance the maturation strategy for GE Aerospace Research technologies to bridge the gap between laboratory bench tests and product ready status.
Collaborate with researchers, customers, and partners to identify applications and funding streams for the latest technology at GE Aerospace Research
Use knowledge of aerospace applications, certification, and business case to identify key system requirements for new inventions.
Lead risk analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk mitigation plans
Project leadership of a multidisciplinary team throughout the testing process, including…
Coordination of projects with multi-disciplinary requirements spanning multiple Research and Engineering organizations
Proposal creation to secure funding from internal and external customers
Program planning with schedule, budget, and personnel
Communication to stakeholders including GE Aerospace Research & Engineering leadership, government customers, and airframers
Mentor GE Aerospace Research personnel on system-level impacts on their technology
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 years total experience in aerospace engineering
Exposure to range of aerospace applications
Requirements generation
Technology maturation, TRL3 – TRL6
Minimum of 5 years experience in system engineering or similar role
Design integration leadership
Deconstruction of complex technical challenges into discreet actions
System-level trade studies
Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Value quantification for technology or project
Program cost and schedule estimation
Excellent written and oral communication
Able to distill complex concepts into key points to enable leadership decisions
Experienced presenting to internal senior leadership and external partners/customers
Team coordination spanning in-person, domestic remote, and global members
Application of Lean principles in design process
Continual improvement
Iterative design process
Root Cause Analysis & Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
Desired Characteristics
Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Experience in new technology development
Test planning
Rig/prototype design
Instrumentation and measurement
Test execution
Results analysis and decision
Hands on experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and test
Experience working with government agencies
Civilian certification and/or military qualification process
RFI/RFP process
Test execution at government facilities
Notes:
The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 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. This posting is expected to close on March 16, 2025
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes