Staff Engineer – Small Uncrewed Engines & Hypersonic Test Owner

Staff Engineer – Small Uncrewed Engines & Hypersonic Test Owner

The Staff Engineer – Small Uncrewed Engines & Hypersonic Test Owner will join the Emerging Technology Systems Integration team within Edison Works, and lead engine testing for both the Small Uncrewed Engines and Hypersonic portfolios. You will be a technical leader working across functional teams to define and execute critical technology maturation rigs and engine tests. You will work closely with the Test Systems Organization, Engine Systems & Design, government customers and test facilities at multiple sites to ensure GE Aerospace successfully demonstrates capability in the fields of both expendable, life-limited engines and hypersonic propulsion.

Roles & Responsibilities

In the role of Staff Engineer – Small Uncrewed Engines & Hypersonic Test Owner, you will be responsible for the success of critical demonstrator vehicles and qualification engines, for both the Small Uncrewed Engines and Hypersonic portfolios. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of a test engine or asset as part of the validation process, developing the test mission purpose and requirements, ensuring all necessary hardware required for successful test mission completion is installed, and resolving any engine-level issues during pre-test build and test execution.
• Ensuring product or technology verification requirements can be successfully demonstrated through test and data analysis.
• Providing forward-looking strategy for product validation and technology development to drive competitive advantage.
• Interacting with qualification authorities to ensure product qualifications are met for non-traditional propulsion systems.
• Assisting proposal efforts in response to RFI, RFP, and RFQs for both internal and external customers.
• Executing required action plans needed to resolve system-level issues.
• Executing the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Documenting technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Providing timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participating on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and process improvements.
• Participating as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Assuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Working with a variety of engineering organizations and contributing to the development of the engine systems and designs.
• Providing the opportunity to understand and apply detailed physics to analysis of engine components.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited University or College. 8-10 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position. 5+ years of relevant test experience. Experience with both military and commercial engines desired. Experience leading teams. 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. Ability to travel out of state to cover engine test for a minimum of 15% annually. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Located in Cincinnati, or willing to relocate.

Desired Characteristics

Current secret clearance desired. Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 8+ years of relevant test experience. Current Secret US security clearance. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across the matrix. Exposure to aviation engine design or certification requirements. Experience with GE NPI Tollgate and Military Qualification processes. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to guide and influence others. Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work. Exposure to both military and commercial engine design requirements. Problem analysis and resolution skills. Systems thinking.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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