Job Description Summary
Edison Works, the military business unit of GE Aviation, is at the forefront of developing advanced technology to support our nation’s defense. The XA100 Advanced Engine Design program is responsible for maturing and implementing adaptive engine technology that will revolutionize large military engine propulsion.
The Systems, Performance, Operability, Controls & Transients (SPOCT) leader will integrate multiple engineering disciplines and sciences across the propulsion system, and where appropriate, across other advanced engine programs. This leader will drive integration between the various SPOCT disciplines to deliver solutions based on program and customer requirements. This role will have a significant impact on both short-term and long-term business goals.
Systems engineering is a cross-functional discipline focused on an integrated approach, mindset, and process. It encompasses all activities that address both the business and technical needs of customers, aiming to deliver a quality product that meets user requirements. This discipline involves a robust process of designing, creating, and optimizing systems. Key activities include identifying and quantifying system requirements, generating alternative design concepts, conducting design trade studies, selecting and implementing the best designs, and verifying proper integration and execution. The process spans from concept through production to operation.
This role significantly impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness objectives. It operates within established policy guidelines, offering moderate autonomy. High levels of operational judgment are essential to achieve the desired outcomes. This is an ideal role for someone looking to accelerate a career in SPOCT or Systems engineering, work alongside a vibrant and energetic engineering team, and help create the future of flight.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducts propulsion system and product integration.
- Responsible for developing and managing cross functional, technology led program. Manages interfaces with contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions. Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration in cooperation with program Operations. Influences the programs to meet customer CTQs.
- Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
- Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
- Manages functional interface between components and execution organizations.
- Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components.
- Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
- Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
- Work to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while applying scientific principles, engineering tools, and lean methods.
- 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.
- May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
- Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics.
- May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a US DOD security clearance as a US citizen.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position.
Desired Characteristics
- Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Experience in two or more SPOCT disciplines
- 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.
- Experience in Systems Engineering.
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. 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
