GE Aerospace · 18 hours ago
Advanced Lead Test Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expGE Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Lead Test Engineer to join their Product Validation team, focusing on engine test readiness and execution for commercial and military programs. The role involves serving as Test Director, coordinating test operations, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure effective test system design and implementation.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan and direct tests: Act as on-site Test Director; prepare test cards; coordinate facility operations, inspections, and test monitors; ensure safe, compliant execution
Translate requirements: Interpret program needs and relay them to the right technical teams for integration; maintain transparent collaboration with Systems Engineering and program customers
Own readiness: Manage development engine and rig test assets, schedules, and mission fulfillment; lead tollgate reviews; coordinate hardware needs; drive issue resolution
Deliver technical content: Prepare/present technical data to internal/external customers; document results with controlled-title oversight; capture lessons learned and corrective actions
Develop proposals: Generate budget and schedule proposals for test efforts; collaborate across responsible teams to align scope, timing, and risk
Improve test systems: Contribute to design and implementation of new test systems; upgrade existing setups; apply documented best practices and TSE processes
Lead and mentor: Build cross-functional networks to establish priorities; use technical judgment to solve moderately complex problems; grow toward mentoring colleagues and leading small teams
Continuously improve: Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support organizational initiatives aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
3+ years in an engineering role or development test experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available for this role
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
4+ Years of Engine and/or rig test experience; familiarity with instrumentation, assembly, and test disciplines
Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders; strong project management skills
Tools exposure: Open Plan, Clarity, Spotfire (or equivalent finance/scheduling/analytics tools)
Strong oral and written communication; ability to influence across functions and small teams
Experience working with DoD and/or commercial customers and processes
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance or higher
Familiarity with FLIGHTDECK and continuous improvement practices
Knowledge of Product Validation department structure and workflows
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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