Job Description Summary
Instrumentation/Data Systems Lead: Provide technical direction to a team of instrumentation and data technicians supporting development and production aircraft. Lead complex task execution, drive structured problem solving, and mentor technicians to build capability. Plan and manage daily priorities to ensure work is completed safely, with high quality, and on schedule; interface with supervisors and cross-functional partners to sustain FTO operations.
Job Description
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Associate’s degree in avionics, aerospace, electrical, or related field.
Experience: 8 years in aircraft instrumentation, flight test, or engine/data systems; experience leading technicians or acting as a technical lead
Technical: Proficiency with aircraft/engine instrumentation, data acquisition systems, wiring/harnessing, calibration, and system checkout; familiarity with drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
Methods/Compliance: Knowledge of disassembly/assembly requirements for instrumentation/data systems on developmental and production aircraft; understanding of configuration control and documentation practices
Leadership: Demonstrated mentoring, workload planning, and cross-functional coordination; proven problem-solving using structured methods
Strong communication, ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to safety and quality; ability to work off-shifts/weekends as needed; ability to lift/carry equipment and work in hangar/test environments
Desired Characteristics:
Team leadership and direction: Assign work, set shift priorities, and clarify technical expectations for instrumentation and data technicians
Technical oversight: Review and approve instrumentation plans, wiring/harness work, sensor placements, and DAQ configurations before execution
Work execution management: Monitor job progress against schedule; remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and re-balance resources to hit commitments
Instrumentation/data system assembly-disassembly: Provide hands-on technical guidance and verification for engine and data system tear-down/build-up on development and production aircraft
Data acquisition readiness: Validate DAQ setups (channels, ranges, sampling, calibrations), perform system checkouts, and confirm data quality prior to test
Problem solving: Lead structured troubleshooting for instrumentation faults, data integrity issues, and build discrepancies; document root cause and corrective actions
Safety and compliance: Enforce LOTO, ESD, tool control, FOD, PPE, and documentation compliance; conduct briefings and point-of-use verifications
Cross-functional coordination: Interface with supervisors, test engineering, planning, and logistics to align priorities, material availability, and configuration status
Standard work and CI: Maintain and improve standard work, checklists, and work instructions; capture lessons learned and update training materials
Training and mentoring: Coach technicians on methods, documentation, and test readiness; onboard new team members and certify capabilities
Shift management and turnover: Lead pre/post-shift huddles, and provide clear written turnover to the next shift
Documentation and traceability: Ensure accurate build records, as-built wiring, calibration certificates, and test configuration logs are completed and filed
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The pay for this position is 39 USD per hour. 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 2/28/2026.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical,emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., isa “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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: No
