Hybrid Electric Systems Test Lead

Job Description Summary

The Hybrid Electric Systems Test Lead will report to the Hybrid Electric Systems Test Manager and will be responsible for planning and executing hybrid electric system tests end-to-end. The individual will serve as the prime responsible for test preparation and conduct, ensuring safe, well-managed, and well-communicated test operation.

The Test Lead partners closely with Hybrid Systems Engineering and test site operators/technicians to define the test mission, coordinate instrumentation/assembly/execution with specialists, and deliver high-quality data and insights that accelerate maturation of hybrid electric technologies.

This role is essential towards the safe and effective execution of GE Aerospace's suite of ground and flight technology demonstrator vehicles. These demonstrator vehicles serve as foundational platforms for maturing hybrid electric and other technologies central to the realization of the aviation industry's sustainability goals in the first half of the 21st century.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead readiness and execution of assigned tests; coordinate on-site and remote teams to protect safety, schedule, and data quality
• Develop and maintain test plans and procedures (objectives, success criteria, instrumentation, test points, and reporting needs)
• Coordinate test requests with systems and design teams; align execution to evolving program needs and configuration readiness
• Coordinate instrumentation, assembly, and test execution with specialists across TEH, Test Systems, and site operators/technicians
• Build and sustain a strong support network across sites and engineering teams to enable execution in distributed environments
• Leverage and maintain standard operating procedures; apply GE best practices to improve efficiency and repeatability
• Provide clear, timely communication of readiness status, risks, outcomes, and team needs
• Prepare for, participate in, and document test results (data packages, logs, anomalies, and reports)
• Present results to internal and external customers as needed
• Support test integration across environments from desktop simulations to representative system demonstrations
• Capture lessons learned and best practices to improve future test execution
• Collaborate effectively in a diverse, global, distributed work environment

Additionally, you will be responsible to continually mature your personal and professional development through training opportunities, mentorship, and formal career path definition.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in test operations, systems test, validation/verification, or system integration for aerospace, automotive, energy, or industrial systems
• Willingness and ability to work on-site at Dayton, OH (GE EPISCenter) and/or Evendale, OH, with travel to other test sites as program needs require
• 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

• Highly-motivated, self-starting, and passionate
• Demonstrated team leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
• Exceptional communication skills and willingness to continually improve communication and influencing skills in distributed work environments
• Experience with test instrumentation (integration, application, and monitoring)
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Open Plan, etc.)
• Knowledge of power electronics and energy storage
• Knowledge of mechanics/dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer

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 Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes