Program Leader - Military Controls Engineering

GE Aerospace•Lynn, MA

4d•$149,500 - $198,950

About The Position

The Military Controls Program Leader provides system-level program management and controls integration for GE Aerospace’s Rotorcraft engine family. Programs cover hybrid engine-controls demonstrations, the T901, the fielded T700 for U.S. Army Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, and the related CT7 commercial derivative. Work includes aircraft integration, control-system software upgrades, and component improvement programs. The role plans and leads team execution of software and hardware deliverables for engine-control-system initiatives. It also serves as Flight Deck Leader for the assigned product family, identifying improvement opportunities, leading process initiatives, guiding collaboration across disciplines, and supporting the effectiveness of the Military Controls organization. The position leads integration of control, electrical, and fluid systems with engine and aircraft systems, and owns the technical scope, budget, and schedule for assigned programs. It works with design, systems, test, customer, and cross-functional teams; represents the controls community in customer and program reviews; and leads proposals for new controls opportunities. Depending on assignment, the role may also manage laboratory test assets and oversee testing and qualification of military control systems. The position uses Flight Deck lean operating methods and ensures technical documentation, quality, timely execution, appropriate resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs. A Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least five years of engineering experience are required. U.S. citizenship is required, and GE Aerospace will not sponsor employment visas for this opening. Access to U.S. export-controlled information requires proof of U.S. Person status as defined in the posting. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The posted base-pay range is $149,500–$198,950 annually. The posting is expected to close March 12, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of experience in an engineering position.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as specified in the posting to access U.S. export-controlled information.
GE Aerospace will not sponsor employment visas for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Project or program management experience.
Experience leading large, cross-functional teams.
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 and familiarity with relevant engineering tools and systems, including DOORS, Cameo, Excel, and project-planning software.
Experience managing business operations, including operational budgets.
Experience leading cross-functional teams in coordination and collaboration.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all organizational levels.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and 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 engage in procurement and logistics and advocate for accelerating product cost reduction.
Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

Lead program management and full system integration of control, electrical, and fluid systems with engine and aircraft systems.
Lead daily management collaborations with assigned team members using Flight Deck problem-solving and standard-work methods.
Develop and own the technical scope, budget, and schedule for assigned programs, working with design and systems teams; provide hands-on technical contributions as needed.
Work with Project, Sales and Marketing, and Engineering teams to define sustaining and derivative platform strategy and influence the platform roadmap.
Represent the controls community in customer discussions, technical reviews, CIP, and Program Management Reviews, advising on the best path forward and customer options.
Lead customer proposal submissions for new controls program opportunities.
Drive strategic platform goals, including maximizing commonality across models, addressing Safety Program Management Team actions, and leveraging lessons learned and best practices.
Communicate technical, organizational, program, and resource issues to management and recommend actions to execute programs and resolve issues.
Promote collaboration across the matrix; provide technical guidance; and lead, energize, and mentor team members.
As assigned, manage laboratory test systems and assets with the Test Facilities Team, coordinate test-system scheduling and prioritization, and oversee testing and qualification to validate and verify control-system functionality against safety, quality, and performance standards.
Oversee projects from inception to completion using Flight Deck lean operating methods.
Ensure technical data for assigned projects and tasks is documented consistently with engineering policies and procedures.
Maintain awareness of group efforts to support technical quality, timely work and reviews, appropriate resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions
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