Lead Engineer - Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace we believe that the world works better when it's moving. Together we are creating a future of aviation where human safety is of the greatest importance.

In our company we have been offering a flexible working model for many years now as to give our employees the possibility to adjust working hours to suit their individual needs. Our employees easily combine their professional and private responsibilities and have time to pursue their passions. No matter what stage of your career you are at, you can count on the support and mentorship of the best experts in the industry.

On GE Aerospace Warsaw campus, we design aircraft engines and develop advanced technologies such as cooling methods for engine components as well as create statistical models and software applications for aviation. We develop all solutions in diverse teams, in which the best experts eagerly share their knowledge. At GE Aerospace we work together to achieve success. What is more, a career at GE Aerospace is not only an opportunity to work in an international environment, but also a chance to gain experience while visiting laboratories, factories and repair shops around the world.

At GE Aerospace we give our employees space for comprehensive development by supporting a variety of employee initiatives and interest groups, including GE Women's Network, PRIDE Alliance, HealthAhead and GE Aerospace Volunteers. Our flexible working model is based on the concept of work-life balance, because at GE Aerospace we believe that people come first in our organization.

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline.
Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:
 

In this role, you will:

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Conduct component and product integration. All activities that span multiple components and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability. Manage product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down. Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing. Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams. Manage interface between components and execution organizations. Responsible for understanding the risks and opportunities. Manage the overall product configuration and configuration control system.

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Provide technical leadership to a team.

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Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with other.

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Use some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production/design cycles. Use technical experience and analytical thinking. Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.

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Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications:

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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with advanced experience.

Desired Qualifications:

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Strong oral and written communication skills.

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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

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Ability to document, plan, and execute systems engineering scope of the project.

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Awareness of system design lifecycle and communication interfaces within aerospace, automotive or similar high integrity system development environment.

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Ability to measure team's performance.

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Business Acumen:

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Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.

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Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts.

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Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends.

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Has the ability to analyze impact of technology choices.

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Leadership:

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Ability to takes ownership of small and medium sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.

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Ensures understanding of issues and presents clear rationale. Able to speak to mutual needs and win-win solutions. Uses two-way communication to influence outcomes and ongoing results.

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Identifies misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction against the organizational strategy. Makes suggestions to course correct.

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Continuously measures deliverables of self and team against scheduled commitments. Effectively balances different, competing objectives.

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Personal Attributes:

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Strong oral and written communication skills.

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Strong interpersonal skills.

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Effective team building and problem solving abilities.

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Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No