Advanced Lead Test Engineer

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

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About The Position

Join the Product Validation (PV) team as a Advanced Lead Test Engineer focused on development engine test readiness and execution for commercial and military programs. You will serve as Test Director on run days, coordinating test card execution, facility setup, inspections, and deliverables. The role partners closely with Evaluation and Systems Engineering to design, implement, and upgrade test systems, lead test operations through full campaigns, and drive short-term and long-term improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years in an engineering role or development test experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available for this role
• 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)).

Nice To Haves

• 4+ Years of Engine and/or rig test experience; familiarity with instrumentation, assembly, and test disciplines
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders; strong project management skills
• Tools exposure: Open Plan, Clarity, Spotfire (or equivalent finance/scheduling/analytics tools)
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to influence across functions and small teams
• Experience working with DoD and/or commercial customers and processes
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Familiarity with FLIGHTDECK and continuous improvement practices
• Knowledge of Product Validation department structure and workflows

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct tests: Act as on-site Test Director; prepare test cards; coordinate facility operations, inspections, and test monitors; ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Translate requirements: Interpret program needs and relay them to the right technical teams for integration; maintain transparent collaboration with Systems Engineering and program customers.
• Own readiness: Manage development engine and rig test assets, schedules, and mission fulfillment; lead tollgate reviews; coordinate hardware needs; drive issue resolution.
• Deliver technical content: Prepare/present technical data to internal/external customers; document results with controlled-title oversight; capture lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Develop proposals: Generate budget and schedule proposals for test efforts; collaborate across responsible teams to align scope, timing, and risk.
• Improve test systems: Contribute to design and implementation of new test systems; upgrade existing setups; apply documented best practices and TSE processes.
• Lead and mentor: Build cross-functional networks to establish priorities; use technical judgment to solve moderately complex problems; grow toward mentoring colleagues and leading small teams.
• Continuously improve: Share engineering information, promote open dialogue, and support organizational initiatives aligned to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees