Program Leader - Military Controls Engineering

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

The Military Controls Program Leader will focus on system level program management and controls integration for the Turbo Fan/Turbo Jet (TF/TJ) family of engines for the Military Fielded Derivatives NPI team. There are several aircraft integration, control system software upgrade, and component improvement programs currently being executed in the TF/TJ family of products. These programs include Fighter and Trainor aircraft applications for the US Navy and Foreign Military Customers. In this role, you will be responsible for both the program planning and team execution of software and hardware deliverables for the engine control systems’ hardware and software initiatives. You will also function as the Flight Deck Leader for the assigned product family identifying areas for improvement/efficiency, leading teams in executing process initiatives, guide horizontal discipline collaboration, and additional activities focused on improving overall effectiveness of the Military Controls organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• A minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering position
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• 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

• Project/Program Management Experience
• Experience leading large, cross functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan and manage complex hardware and/or software product development programs.
• Experience with engine control systems and/or aircraft level system integration.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (DOORS, Excel, Project Planning software).
• Experience managing business operations including operational budgets.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in coordination / collaboration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely in the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to guide / mentor and influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent.
• Experience partnering horizontally with Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Services and Product Management to influence product designs for lifecycle cost and value.
• Ability to dive into procurement and logistics and advocate for accelerating product cost out.
• Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management leadership responsible for full system integration of Control, Electrical, and Fluid Systems with the engine and aircraft systems.
• Lead daily management collaborations with assigned team members and utilize Flight Deck problem solving and standard work methodology.
• Develop and own the overall technical scope, budget and schedule for assigned programs working with the design and systems teams to execute those programs.
• Apply horizontal leadership with the Project, Sales and Marketing, and Engineering teams to define the product’s sustaining and derivative platform strategy and influence the platform roadmap.
• Represent the controls community in customer discussions, Technical Reviews, CIP and Program Management Reviews providing guidance and direction on best path forward to customer options.
• Lead customer proposal submittals for new controls program opportunities.
• Drive Strategic platform goals including maximizing commonality across models, addressing Safety Program Management Team actions, and leveraging lessons learned/best practices.
• Monitor and communicate with management on technical, organizational, program, and resource issues.
• Provide management with recommendations to execute programs and resolve issues.
• Champion collaboration across the matrix.
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams.
• Lead, energize, and mentor other team members.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintain broad awareness of efforts within the group to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level