Advanced Product Development Systems Staff Engineer – Hardware Cost and Weight Focal

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

14d•$130,000 - $248,000

About The Position

The Advanced Product Development (APD) Systems Staff Engineer will lead systems design and development elements for the Edison Works NGP3 New Product Introduction program, serving as the technical focal for F110-F4B2 hardware cost and weight. The role integrates hardware across the propulsion system, supports the overall engine system and design, and collaborates with Systems Engineering leaders and Integrated Product Team (IPT) leaders. It may also involve mentoring in systems engineering, mechanical and thermal design fundamentals, test, producibility, and engine certification and qualification. This position is intended for an experienced technical and programmatic engineer who can lead by doing, develop team capability, and integrate with internal and external engineering disciplines. It affects engineering approaches, projects, programs, quality, efficiency, and team priorities, and operates with moderate autonomy and a high level of operational judgment. The APD Section designs, integrates, tests, and supports advanced technologies for new and derivative engine concepts, including turbomachinery, military inlet and exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power and thermal management, advanced materials, and advanced control systems. The position supports cost and weight management across ground-test, flight-test, and future production engine configurations, and contributes to integrating these practices into the Digital Engineering Ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in aerospace propulsion or related mechanical systems design, integration, or management.
Ability to maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university.
Current U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Experience managing aerospace hardware cost and weight, including predicting, tracking, and reducing both against customer requirements.
Understanding of how estimates develop as hardware matures, including margin factors and maturity levels.
Configuration management experience, including quickly comparing large part-number lists across engine configurations.
Advanced Excel and data management skills, with a disciplined approach to accurate and traceable part-level information.
Experience with Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
Experience working across IPTs and design engineering on a whole-engine or whole-system scope.
Ability to learn and apply complex policies and procedures quickly.
Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to deliver clear, concise messages to senior leadership.
Hands-on, “lead by doing” approach, with a history of mentoring others and building team capability.
Sound judgment and ability to work with moderate autonomy and set priorities across many details.

Responsibilities

Serve as the cost and weight focal for F110-F4B2 hardware on the NGP3 New Product Introduction program, owning engine-level cost and weight against customer requirements.
Predict, track, and report weight and cost for each part number, accounting for design maturity.
Lead Design IPT Leaders and teams in cost and weight reduction efforts to close overages against customer commitments.
Work with all IPTs to ensure the NPI program has accurate engine cost and weight information.
Establish and maintain appropriate audit margin factors, maturity ratings, and quality of part-level cost and weight data.
Support engine cost and weight management for ground-test, flight-test, and future production configuration engines.
Manage cost and weight data in Excel and Teamcenter, including hardware characteristics such as model volumes, material densities, material names, and direct weight and cost values.
Support the Systems Engineering team in integrating cost and weight management into the Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE).
Apply and maintain compliance with GE Aerospace cost and weight management policies and procedures.
Present status, progress, and reduction plans to senior program, business, and customer leadership.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering leaders and IPT leaders, and mentor others in systems engineering and design fundamentals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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 based on a percentage of base salary.