APD Program Control Sr. Staff Engineer

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Advanced Product Development Program Control team is executing a CAT1 New Product Introduction program to develop, integrate, test, and qualify a military propulsion system. The Program Control Sr. Staff Engineer works with the Program Management Organization to drive program execution through Integrated Master Schedule management, Earned Value Management, customer-facing metrics, and alignment of technical work with schedule and cost performance. The role coordinates work across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, test, finance, suppliers, and DoD customers. It owns the engineering program baseline, identifies risks and opportunities, and provides leadership with timely program visibility. In partnership with the Digital Engineering Ecosystem team, the position develops dashboards and data pipelines that turn program data into actionable insights. The position requires strong knowledge of DoD program management disciplines, including EVM, IMS development, risk management, and customer reporting, as well as the ability to connect customer requirements, engineering execution, and financial performance. The engineer briefs senior leaders, engages with DoD customers, and influences teams across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of engineering experience.
At least 5 years of engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for clearance.
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Active “Advanced program” access.
Excellent communication skills for engaging with customers and demonstrated ability to influence teams effectively.
Experience utilizing digital tools such as Jira, Open Plan, and Confluence.
Experience working with DoD customers and processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with the PMO, including identifying and sequencing milestones, establishing task durations, identifying critical-path activities, and reflecting program dependencies.
Execute Earned Value Management (EVM), monitor CPI and SPI, analyze performance variances and root causes, coordinate corrective actions, and prepare reports and analyses for leadership and customer reviews.
Develop and deliver customer metrics and program status reports that clearly communicate program health, accomplishments, challenges, and schedule and cost performance.
Support program reviews and milestone decision briefings with data-driven insights.
Identify and manage program schedule and cost risks and opportunities with technical teams, including quantifying their effects across program elements.
Coordinate program integration across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, test, finance, and external suppliers; facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and aligned execution.
Maintain control of cost, schedule, and technical baselines; coordinate baseline change requests, assess impacts, support change board activities, and ensure execution against the approved baseline.
Partner with the Digital Engineering Ecosystem team to develop program dashboards and analytics, define key performance indicators, and turn program data into actionable insights.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) 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.
Relocation assistance.