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GE Aerospace · 8 hours ago

Lead Test Engineer

GE Aerospace is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the aerospace sector. They are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to coordinate test operations, manage engineering requirements, and ensure the successful execution of test campaigns for both commercial and military engines.

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Responsibilities

Execute to leadership, systems, and program guidance the analysis, design, test, or integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements
Interpret Program requirements and relay to proper TSE department employees for integration
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers with technical oversight
Generate budget and schedule contract proposals for test efforts collaborating with responsible teams
Document and communicate results of technical data generated with CTH guidance
Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
Share engineering information and promote open dialogue
Manage development engine test assets and/or rigs tests to ensure timely schedule and test mission fulfillment
Help capture all lessons learned, corrective actions, and grow knowledge across engine owners
Participate in priority meetings, understand hardware needs, grow to lead tollgate reviews and execute tests in GE facilities
Maintain transparent collaboration with Systems Engineering and Program Customers
Ability to build network across department leaders to establish business priorities
Apply documented best practices and TSE processes with minimal oversight
Uses technical judgment with oversight to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering
Motivation to grow test skillsets to become team mentor/leader for colleagues with less experience
Act as on-site test director on run days preparing test cards and facility direction with Customer, Operations, and Test Monitors

Qualification

Engineering DegreeDevelopment Test ExperienceProject Management SkillsEngineRig Test ExperienceFinanceScheduling ToolsInfluenceBasic Understanding of Lean ToolsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
At least 2 additional years of experience in an Engineering position or development test experience
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

Self-motivated and driven
Knowledge of fulfillment, assembly, instrumentation, and test disciplines
Familiarity with the Product Validation Department Sections and Sub-Sections
Engine and Rig test experience
Experience with finance and scheduling tools, Open plan, Clarity, Spotfire
Established project management skills and ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Very strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence small team and across functions
Experience working with DoD and/or Commercial customer and processes
Basic understanding of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Lean tools
Able to obtain DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher

Benefits

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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