Job Description Summary

Edison Works, the military business unit of GE Aerospace, is on the front line of developing advanced technology to support our nation’s defense. The Next Generation Products team is responsible for a significant New Product Introduction (NPI) program developing from GE Aerospace’s investments in science and technology. This role is an Engine Systems Configuration Management position focusing on implementation of design updates during the NPI process.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration. All activities that span multiple components and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability.
• Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
• Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams. Manages interface between components and execution organizations.
• Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components. Manages the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or a similar discipline focused on mechanical or aerothermal design) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems engineering
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Active US Government Security Clearance
• Recognized as approachable, collaborative and inclusive
• Experience in aviation propulsion system integration
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• High level of computer proficiency
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering related to turbomachinery design, testing, or systems engineering
• Talented, highly motivated with good engineering judgment
• Effective in contributing in a structured, cross functional team work environment
• Engineering experience in GE Aerospace systems integration or similar systems engineering role, especially Configuration & Change Management

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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