Advanced Lead Engineer - Project Management

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•$112,000 - $149,000

About The Position

The Civil Platforms team is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and Platform Systems projects. The role owns engineering execution from proposal through certification and delivery, provides business and technical direction to a cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), and mentors Deputy EPMs. The position has end-to-end accountability for project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality, including management of critical paths and dependencies. Projects are connected to the Avionics technology roadmap and strategic business goals and are run using the FLIGHT DECK operating model. The EPM is expected to build and maintain deep expertise in Civil Computing System (CCS) products. The EPM leads global, cross-functional teams and serves as the primary engineering interface to customers. The role includes project financial management, estimating and bidding, customer and leadership reporting, and developing team members and EPM processes. Travel to customer and partner sites is required as needed, approximately 10–20%. The base pay range is $112,000–$149,000 USD annually. The role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. GE Aerospace offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; retirement savings benefits; and other listed benefits. Relocation assistance is provided. Employment is contingent on the ability to prove eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field.
At least 7 years of engineering project management experience, including direct ownership of project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Hands-on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) on development programs.
Working knowledge of avionics development processes and standards, such as SAE ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, and DO-330.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects while controlling scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Ability to meet the stated U.S. citizenship requirement; the role also requires proving eligibility as a U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering or business administration.
Project management certification, such as PMP or equivalent.
Track record of leading project estimates and bids for avionics or aerospace programs.
Experience with Deltek Open Plan or similar scheduling and financial management tools.
Familiarity with DO-254, DO-297, IMA platform architecture, and certification.
Experience with lean methodologies; FLIGHT DECK experience is a plus.
Knowledge of GE Aerospace Avionics engineering processes and business standards.
Experience with military programs and end customers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative in a process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the IPT developing IMA products; set and communicate business goals to team members and stakeholders, and own project performance from launch through closure.
Plan and execute projects across scope, schedule, cost, technical performance, risk, and quality.
Build and maintain the integrated master schedule, manage critical paths and downstream tasks, and resolve cross-project dependencies.
Own project financials, establish and maintain EVM baselines, analyze CPI/SPI and variances, forecast estimate-at-completion, and drive recovery plans.
Lead project estimating, bidding, and proposal development, including basis-of-estimate, cost walks, change requests, and support for contract negotiations.
Work with Systems and Technical Leads to set and manage KPIs and drive daily management and problem solving through FLIGHT DECK practices, including tier boards, Kaizen, and standard work.
Serve as the primary engineering interface to the customer, communicate customer concerns internally, and resolve issues in line with mission, values, and financial objectives.
Present project status, metrics, and risks to program, business, and engineering leadership and external customers, including during executive and gate reviews.
Lead global cross-functional teams spanning program management, systems, software, hardware, safety, certification, and applications engineering to ensure project success from start to finish.
Coach and develop Deputy EPMs and project team members, and contribute to improving EPM processes and tools across the Avionics organization.
Build relationships with internal support organizations and target accounts, and identify customer needs and growth opportunities.
Travel to customer and partner sites as needed, approximately 10–20%.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
Annual discretionary bonus
Relocation assistance