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GE Aerospace · 1 week ago

Senior Systems Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes – Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes to guide technology strategy and maturation efforts bridging invention and product. The role involves using deep technical knowledge of aerospace applications to construct technology maturation strategies and lead a multi-disciplinary team in the development of prototypes.

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Responsibilities

Create with limited guidance the maturation strategy for GE Aerospace Research technologies to bridge the gap between laboratory bench tests and product ready status
Collaborate with researchers, customers, and partners to identify applications and funding streams for the latest technology at GE Aerospace Research
Use knowledge of aerospace applications, certification, and business case to identify key system requirements for new inventions
Lead risk analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk mitigation plans
Project leadership of a multidisciplinary team throughout the testing process, including…
Coordination of projects with multi-disciplinary requirements spanning multiple Research and Engineering organizations
Proposal creation to secure funding from internal and external customers
Program planning with schedule, budget, and personnel
Communication to stakeholders including GE Aerospace Research & Engineering leadership, government customers, and airframers
Mentor GE Aerospace Research personnel on system-level impacts on their technology

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringTechnology maturationSystem engineeringRisk assessmentDesign integrationProgram cost estimationLean principlesTeam coordinationTest planningResults analysisCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 years total experience in aerospace engineering
Exposure to range of aerospace applications
Requirements generation
Technology maturation, TRL3 – TRL6
Minimum of 5 years experience in system engineering or similar role
Design integration leadership
Deconstruction of complex technical challenges into discreet actions
System-level trade studies
Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Value quantification for technology or project
Program cost and schedule estimation
Excellent written and oral communication
Able to distill complex concepts into key points to enable leadership decisions
Experienced presenting to internal senior leadership and external partners/customers
Team coordination spanning in-person, domestic remote, and global members
Application of Lean principles in design process
Continual improvement
Iterative design process
Root Cause Analysis & Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY
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

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Experience in new technology development
Test planning
Rig/prototype design
Instrumentation and measurement
Test execution
Results analysis and decision
Hands on experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and test
Experience working with government agencies
Civilian certification and/or military qualification process
RFI/RFP process
Test execution at government facilities

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

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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