Staff Engineer – Systems Technology Maturation Leader

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Job Description Summary

The technology maturation leader owns managing the Technology Readiness and Risk Mitigation Plan with the test organization for the Advanced Ducted Program. The Tech Mat Leader owns and maintains the program test plan and works with the test rig owners, design disciplines and Systems module owners to ensure the component, sub-systems and full systems testing for each module or entire core and engine are on track to meet the program goals. The Tech Mat Leaders runs regular Tech Mat reviews, communicates status on Technology Readiness Levels, Risk Levels, and Manufacturing Readiness Levels. The Tech Mat Leader plays a key role in the alignment of the overall test plan, test schedules and budget plans, collaborating closely with the test owners and Ops leader.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

·  Execute with limited guidance the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
·  Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements
·  Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments
·  Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
·  Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization
·  Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
·  Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
·  Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
·  Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

Qualifications/Requirements:

·  Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
·  At least 5 additional years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position

Desired Characteristics:

·  Strong oral and written communication skills
·  Ability to influence others
·  Demonstrated Operational rigor
·  Experience managing a detailed program schedule 
·  Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work
·  Experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE 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