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GE Aerospace · 21 hours ago

Military Control Systems Lead

GE Aerospace designs, develops, validates, and qualifies engine control algorithms and strategies for Military applications. The Military Control Systems Lead will manage engineering solutions for product control and lead high-impact projects supporting next generation aviation products.

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Responsibilities

Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for product control and control system technology needs
Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design control systems with desired behaviors, including engine operability, limits/boundaries, engine cycle optimization, control logic, sensors, and hardware/software algorithms
Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
Lead portions of projects within a defined framework; resolve issues using strong technical judgment and established procedures; interface across teams to integrate controls with adjacent disciplines
Build strong relationships and explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders; present/review in technical and program reviews
Assure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Qualification

Aircraft Engine Controls SystemsSoftware DevelopmentMATLAB/SimulinkPythonModel-Based Systems EngineeringCoachingEarned Value ManagementProject LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoringTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years' experience related to Aircraft Engine Controls Systems and Software development
Demonstrated project leadership and ability to lead work within a defined framework; strong oral and written communication
Desire to coach and mentor lesser experienced engineers
This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship
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))

Preferred

Familiarity with NPSS and Python
Ability to work collaboratively in a structured team environment
Passion to develop Aircraft Engine Controls methodologies including hardware & software integration, requirements development and documentation, logic design, development and validation, and providing support for the product software release process
Intrigued to work in an environment and on projects that can't necessarily be shared with others
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for engine controls logic development and related toolchains
Experience developing engine controls systems requirements; documenting control logic and software development processes
Experience with model-based systems engineering tools (e.g., CAMEO)
Ability and interest to coach and mentor engineers while fostering a structured, collaborative team environment
Exposure to or experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) for project tracking and reporting
Comfortable working on programs that may be sensitive and not broadly shareable

Benefits

Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Relocation Assistance Provided

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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