Staff Engineer - Customer Application Engineering

Job description

3374622
Additional Cities

Cheltenham
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Business & General Aviation & Integrated Systems
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

GL52 8SF
Role Summary/Purpose

The Electrical Power group has significantly grown in the last decade and will continue to grow in the next. To support this growth, we are looking to recruit aviation an electrical power Staff Engineer. In this role, you will work with the Sales team, Commercial Operation, Research & Development, and the wider Electrical Power community to develop the technical solutions that meet the customers’ needs for new and existing platforms.
Essential Responsibilities

Support to Sales. You will meet with customers and present GE technical capability in the context of the likely needs of that specific customer. You will be able to assimilate the customers’ needs and requirements quickly and efficiently and present winning solutions convince and them that our solutions provide them with the best through life value.
Technical Response to Request for Information and Proposal. During the RFI and RFP processes, you will be the technical lead for the proposed solution. This will require you to understand the customers market, the objectives of the aircraft and the subsequent power system requirements. You will perform complex trades spanning the major Key Performance Indicators such as FTP, NRE, through life cost, weight, safety, reliability and maintainability. From this you will develop the system architecture and concept definition. You will be required to write a technical response explaining the value of the solution offered to the customer. You will also be required to present the solution face to face with the customer.
Product and Architecture Development Research. Drawing on your knowledge of customers’ expectation, you will influence Electrical Power stakeholders to ensure research objectives and product strategy be aligned to market needs. As required, you will also work within the Electrical Power research team developing the next generation of electrical power systems, typically as a Systems Lead Engineer.
Engineering Quality. Assuring the proper and effective use of technical data for the assigned projects, consistent with engineering policies and procedures. As required, contributing to organizational initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Deep domain knowledge of electrical power systems for both military and civil aircraft, including experience of RTCA DO-178, DO-254, SAE ARP4754A or similar rigorous development standards.
·  Significant knowledge of embedded system technology, architectures & designs for implementation in hardware and software.
·  Demonstrated experience of leading the design of electrical power systems, interacting across functional areas.
·  Ability to perform complex engineering trades promptly and efficiently.
·  Strong written & verbal communication skills.
·  Ability to coordinate activities across multiple agencies, resolving ambiguity and differences effectively and efficiently.
·  Ability to listen to customers, GE leaders and teams and to inspire them.
·  Willingness to travel, notably to customers.
·  A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Physics or similar level of knowledge and experience.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/61212/hmg-personnel-security-controls.pdf
Desired Characteristics

·  Strong problem solving and solution building skills.
·  A positive attitude, taking initiatives, and acting pro-actively.
·  Use of systems requirements & modelling tools, such as DOORS, MATLAB Simulink and PLM/ALM platforms.

About Us

AtGE 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 tackle 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. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing ground breaking 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.

GE is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you!

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Primary Country

United Kingdom
Primary State/Province

England
Primary City

Cheltenham