Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer

GE Aerospace•Clearwater, FL

7d•$95,000 - $127,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation, managing requirements, and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing automated test systems for complex electronic products or electrical systems in a production or high-reliability environment.
Knowledge and experience in software development using C, C++, C#.
Fundamental knowledge of electrical design for electrical/electronic equipment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems, including hardware, software, and system-level issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to document, plan, and execute projects or work packages to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status).

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with National Instruments tools, including TestStand and LabWindows/CVI, for automated test development.
Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial interfaces, including analog and discrete I/O, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, Ethernet, CAN, and similar.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
Systems engineering mindset, including requirements flowdown, interface definition, traceability, and verification planning.
Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources to meet task schedule, cost, and quality objectives with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, 8D, or similar methods).
Experience using Git-based tools (e.g., GitHub) for source control, code review, issue tracking, and collaboration.
Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP coursework, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries and familiarity with relevant standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products, from concept through deployment.
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including debug of test systems, test failures, and equipment issues.
Develop and maintain automated test software using National Instruments TestStand, C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio, and C in LabWindows/CVI (or equivalent tools).
Influence overall test strategy and coverage, including test data analytics, design-for-test (DFT) input, and board-level test strategies in manufacturing.
Create and maintain test design documentation, including requirements, test specifications, schematics/drawings, procedures, test software documentation, verification procedures, and reports.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements, safety, and quality standards.
Contribute to new product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing.
Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools, architecture, design practices, and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams.
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership.
Prepare and deliver technical material for customer and internal design/test reviews and presentations.
Plan and manage own work and assigned resources to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance objectives.
Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability, productivity, and quality.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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
Extensive corporate relocation package