GE9X Flight Test Engineering Team Lead - GE Aerospace

**Job Description Summary** The GE9X Flight Test engineering team lead works with the GE flight test manager and flight test operational lead as well as the systems engineering team and other stakeholders to support safe, effective, and efficient use of the GE9X engines on the Boeing 777X flight test program. Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment. **Job Description** **Roles and Responsibilities:** + Responsible for the technical aspects of the flight test program. + Provide on-site engineering support to the wider 777X / GE9X production support and systems engineering teams. + Interface with the broader systems team to ensure that the technical objectives of the flight test campaign are achieved in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. + Responsible for leading the resolution of technical issues on the flight test program and coordinating the day to day activities of the on-site GE9X team in conjunction with the broader flight test team. + Interface with the airframer to ensure that the engines are appropriately supporting the flight test objectives. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. + Minimum of 5 years' experience in Systems Engineering. **Desired Characteristics:** + Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college + Strong oral and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. + Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. + Established project management skills. + Systems Engineering/Engine Testing Experience. + Flight Testing Experience. + Flightline Experience. + Experience working with airframers. The base pay range for this position is 121,500-202,600. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 14, 2024. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. _This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._ **Additional Information** GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes