Flight Path Innovation Engineer

GE Aerospace

7d•$131,000 - $174,000•Remote

About The Position

The Flight Path Innovation Engineer will tackle the same core challenges facing both the global flight path design community and our navigation services team: delivering instrument procedures faster, more efficiently, and with greater value for all airspace users than today’s solutions. In this role, you will help transform our design approach by integrating real-world aircraft and airspace performance data, leveraging GE’s unique access to global surveillance data and over 55% of global flight data to more accurately model actual operating conditions and deliver demonstrably better outcomes. You will play a key role in defining and developing the next generation of tools and services that enable ANSPs to manage their existing procedure catalog more effectively while creating the capacity to deploy safer, more efficient procedures that work better for all airspace users. This role represents a new philosophy for the navigation services team: moving from a model driven primarily by individual airline needs to one that considers the broader requirements of the entire airspace system. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of instrument flight procedure design expertise, technical fluency, geospatial and navigation data experience, and customer-facing problem solving. This role will work closely with the Product Manager - Agentic Airspace Design and cross-functional software, AI, and domain teams to translate current-state workflow challenges into scalable tools, validated requirements, and practical human-in-the-loop solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with significant relevant experience in engineering, surveying, geography, aviation, software-enabled aviation operations, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight path design, instrument procedure design, airspace design, air traffic management, or a closely related aviation domain.
Demonstrated experience working with instrument flight procedures, airspace design, or navigation services in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of aeronautical charts, topographic mapping, coordinate systems, and related geospatial or navigation datasets.
Experience with track, alignment, procedure design, or comparable technical tools such as AutoCAD, LDT, GIS platforms, or similar systems.
Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with data, analytical models, and technical problem solving.
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, digital tools, or automation technologies relevant to flight path design, navigation, or workflow modernization; direct implementation experience is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product managers, software engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to shape requirements and support solution development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with instrument procedure design criteria such as FAA TERPS, TP-308, or ICAO PANS-OPS.
FAA or ICAO Commercial Pilot License, or equivalent operational aviation experience.
Prior involvement in industry working groups or initiatives related to navigation, airspace design, or trajectory-based operations.
Passion for future-of-navigation concepts, including trajectory-based operations and dynamic procedures.
Ability to connect operational realities with emerging technologies and help shape a practical long-term roadmap.
Detail-oriented with strong spatial and analytical problem-solving skills.
Background in aerospace, navigation, or air traffic management.
Experience collaborating with digital, data, or software teams on tool development, automation projects, or analytics-enabled solutions.
Strong customer focus and experience working directly with airlines, ANSPs, airports, regulators, or similar stakeholders to understand needs and co-develop solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority.
Demonstrated initiative in exploring alternate technologies and approaches to solving problems.
Sound judgment under ambiguity, with the ability to break down problems, document problem statements, estimate effort, and recommend practical solutions.
Awareness of competitors, industry trends, and the implications of technology choices on business and customer outcomes.
Ability to take ownership of small- and medium-sized tasks, deliver on commitments, and support team development through mentoring and collaboration.
Ability to identify misalignments with goals, objectives, and work direction and make suggestions to course correct.
Ability to balance competing priorities and continuously measure deliverables against scheduled commitments.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards, and processes for instrument flight procedure development, including FAA, ICAO PANS-OPS, and state criteria as applicable.
Design, evaluate, and review new and existing instrument flight procedures, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational suitability.
Apply a strong understanding of aeronautical charts, topographic mapping, coordinate systems, terrain, obstacle, and navigation data in support of procedure and route design.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve or automate flight path design tasks, including data ingestion, design validation, quality checks, and workflow efficiency.
Partner with internal teams across engineering, product, digital/IT, data science, and AI to scope, pilot, validate, and deploy tools that support advanced procedure design, workflow modernization, and dynamic trajectory planning.
Work closely with the Product Manager - Agentic Airspace Design to translate operational flight path design knowledge into product requirements, use cases, workflow definitions, prototype feedback, and feature validation criteria.
Develop concepts and requirements for moving from static procedures in the AIP to more flexible, data-driven, and potentially dynamic trajectories aligned with emerging industry standards and operational needs.
Engage with airlines, ANSPs, airports, regulators, and industry bodies to understand operational objectives, constraints, and future needs, and translate those inputs into actionable requirements for navigation services and flight path design solutions.
Represent the business in technical and strategic discussions with customers and partners, helping shape industry thinking around advanced navigation concepts, dynamic trajectory management, and next-generation procedure development.
Contribute to business strategy, road mapping, and investment cases for new tools, capabilities, and services, in coordination with product and business leadership.
Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality instrument flight procedures, analyses, and navigation solutions.
Provide technical leadership, documentation support, and mentoring to procedure designers and related engineering staff.
Ensure all work adheres to applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards and support continuous improvement of internal processes, design practices, standard work, and training materials.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, 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