New Technology Introduction Senior Test Owner

Job Description Summary

Test Systems Engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline that provides product and hardware validation through the design and creation of test facilities and hardware that generate product relevant test environments, design and integration of state-of-the-art instrumentation and data systems, and execution of product tests from early technology maturation through system certification.


The Test Systems Engineer - New Technology Introduction Senior Test Owner role is responsible for coordinating activities across functional teams to define and execute specific technology maturation test activities. The Senior Test Owner will focus on a subset of testing activities of low to high complexity across multiple technology domains.

The candidate will work closely with the Engine Systems, Design, Supply Chain, and the global Test Organization to derive test requirements, define critical infrastructure, instrumentation, and data system needs, and design test plans that support technology readiness level milestones.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Defines interfaces between Engine Systems, Test Facility Design, and Operations.
• Recommends approaches to meet technical and program requirements.
• Integrates customer requirements into NPI and qualification planning.
• Executes test and capability improvement plans aligned with program and business strategic objectives.
• Determines the specific expertise needed to execute on test requirements and coordinates resources and schedules to meet requirements.
• Develops and manages program schedules and budget baselines to meet business objectives.
• Supports risk and opportunity boards and leads team execution to minimize program risk exposure.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college or significant aerospace industry work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, systems integration, or qualification engineering.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires a U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel out of state a minimum of 15% annually.
• 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

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Active U.S. government Secret Security Clearance, preferred with AP approval.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across the matrix.
• Exposure to aviation engine design or certification requirements.
• Experience with GE NPI Tollgate and Military Qualification processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB3

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes