APD (NGP3) Advanced Product Development Qualification Test Engine Owner jobs in United States
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GE Aerospace · 1 month ago

APD (NGP3) Advanced Product Development Qualification Test Engine Owner

GE Aerospace is responsible for executing a large military engine development program, and they are seeking a Qualification Test Engine Owner to lead the planning and execution of engine ground test vehicles. This role requires significant engineering leadership and involves managing complex issues while ensuring compliance with business and technical standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead the assembly, instrumentation and test planning activities for the assigned test vehicle(s) using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements
Support Development of the engine qualification test plans in accordance with the Engine Model Specification requirements
Develop and maintain critical path plan for test vehicle development and test execution within program schedule and budget requirements
Support the design and development of any special tooling or equipment needed to facilitate the engine test
Provide technical leadership to engineering personnel/cross-functional team supporting the assigned project and drive resolution of technical issues and actions
Facilitate regular technical meetings and reviews with engineering and program teams
Provide timely communications with management on technical, program, organizational and resource issues
Lead test design reviews with chief engineering office and ensure all action items closed in timely manner
Participate in customer technical reviews, IPT meetings, etc. as needed
Provide onsite technical leadership and guidance during engine assembly and testing
Facilitate post-test inspections of all critical hardware and timely closure of all action items and hardware chits
Write qualification test report(s) and ensure proper documentation of all test data, results and findings per business standards and best practices
Coordinate Test cell availability and capability for internal and external test cells
Drive cross-functional team support and collaborate with adjacent functions to ensure test plans and instrumentation plans are current, accurate, and complete
Become a proficient user of MBSE and ensure all test plans, and qualification plans are accurately and completely mapped to components and modeled without error in the MBSE digital model
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis and presentation of data to internal and external GE customers
Ensure company and Engineering Handbook compliance within the section
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Qualification

Engine test proceduresTest planningDoD Security ClearanceTechnical aptitudeProblem analysisCross-functional leadershipInfluencing othersOral communicationWritten communicationDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university, or representative experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position
Active participation in a minimum of 1 development engine test program with significant ownership in test planning and/or execution
Active DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher
Active 'Advanced programs' access
Due to security requirements, this position must be able to work a full-time in the office schedule
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

Preferred

Deep experience with engine test procedures, instrumentation, and execution
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong horizontal leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Ability to influence others and lead small, cross-functional teams
Experience developing and negotiating verification plans with the DoD
Experience working with DoD customer and processes
Experience managing DoD EVM projects

Benefits

Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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