Senior Advanced Technology Development Leader

Job description

3042666
City

Grand Rapids
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Avionics & Digital Systems
Function

Product Management
Country/Territory

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Michigan
Postal Code

49512-1934
Role Summary/Purpose

Join our growing Advanced Technology team where we're developing cutting edge technical capabilities centered on unmanned systems, autonomous operations, cyber, advanced processing and a variety of future high technology solutions.

You will be part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial, nimble team focused on meeting the needs of our unique customer base while advancing technologies and solutions to meet tomorrows challenges.

Essential Responsibilities

In this leadership position, you will lead growth initiatives and develop capabilities, concepts and solutions that solve challenging customer needs and promote advanced technology and avionics systems solutions.

In particular, you will :

·  Lead the development of next generation avionics for unmanned air systems (UAS)

·  Direct engineering development activities to ensure customer deliverables are met

·  Develop product strategy, including roadmaps, funding needs, and resource plans

·  Generate new business opportunities in the commercial UAS market, working closely with Sales and Marketing.

·  Establish financial projections and forecasts

·  Make strategic recommendations to business leaders and to our customers on creative solutions that contribute to business growth

·  Develop leading edge solutions for complex customer problems in the commercial UAS market

·  Work across the GE enterprise including Aviation, Global Research, and GE Ventures to create and implement capability

·  Lead complex planning and negotiations requiring involvement of many stakeholders both internal and externally

·  Manage customer-focused projects from the pursuit through initial execution phases

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

·  Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development for manned or unmanned aerial platforms in the commercial or military market (Including a minimum of 3 years of project / program leadership)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :

·  Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50%

·  This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Desired Characteristics

To truly excel in this role, you'll need :

·  An entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to be agile and operate in a highly dynamic and fast paced team environment

·  Critical thinking skills to resolve and manage complex issues

·  A track record of documented accomplishments in leading complex programs

·  Demonstrated ability to lead teams to successful outcomes in a matrixed organization

Also preferred:

·  Strong oral and written communication skills

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

·  Unmanned Aircraft Systems experience as an operator or in a program office function is highly desirable

·  Master's degree from an accredited university or college

Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century.

At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come.

As exciting as our work environment is, there's a lot to keep your attention outside of work as well in scenic Grand Rapids, MI. Located in the four-county West Michigan area with a population of nearly one million, Grand Rapids offers a pleasant everyday experience that transcends the ordinary. Nature has provided abundant opportunities for recreation throughout four distinct seasons, with clean lakes and streams, beaches and forests. Whether you're single or raising a family, the quality of life in Grand Rapids is an attractive advantage. Here you'll discover extensive arts and cultural venues, plenty of fine dining for every palate, popular entertainment including hot nightspots and bars, downtown and mall shopping, a wide variety of affordable housing options and good schools. Local institutions include the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Van Andel Museum Center, & John Ball Park Zoo. If you're continuing your education, excellent local options, include Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Hope College, Michigan State University and Western Michigan University.Land a career with us, and find yourself in the perfect location to build a fulfilling life as well as a satisfying career!

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About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with GE Aviation!
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.