Program Leader - Military Controls Engineering

GE Aerospace•Lynn, MA

About The Position

The Military Controls Program Leader provides system-level program management and controls integration for GE Aerospace’s Rotorcraft engine family, including hybrid engine-controls demonstrations, the T901 and fielded T700 engines for U.S. Army Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, and the related CT7 commercial derivative. The role oversees planning and team execution of software and hardware deliverables for engine-control-system initiatives, including aircraft integration, software upgrades, and component improvement programs. It also serves as Flight Deck Leader for the assigned product family, identifying improvement opportunities, leading process initiatives, and supporting collaboration across disciplines to improve the effectiveness of the Military Controls organization. The position leads full-system integration of control, electrical, and fluid systems with engine and aircraft systems. It owns technical scope, budget, and schedule for assigned programs; coordinates with design and systems teams; and represents the controls organization in customer discussions, technical reviews, and program reviews. Some hands-on technical work may be required. Depending on assignment, the role may also manage laboratory test systems and assets and oversee testing and qualification of military control systems in coordination with test and design teams. The role applies Flight Deck lean operating methods and program-management practices to deliver projects from inception through completion. It ensures appropriate technical documentation, quality, timely reviews, resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, at least five years of engineering experience, and U.S. citizenship. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent on proof of eligible U.S. Person status. GE Aerospace will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in an engineering position.
U.S. citizenship is required by the posting; the role requires proof of eligible U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this opening.

Nice To Haves

Project or 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 and experience with applicable engineering tools and systems, such as 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 and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all organizational levels.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including 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 work with procurement and logistics and advocate for accelerating product cost-out.
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 program technical scope, budget, and schedule, working with design and systems teams to execute programs.
Contribute hands-on technical work when needed.
Collaborate horizontally 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, providing guidance on options and the best path forward.
Lead customer proposal submissions for new controls program opportunities.
Drive platform goals, including maximizing commonality across models, addressing Safety Program Management Team actions, and leveraging lessons learned and best practices.
Monitor and communicate technical, organizational, program, and resource issues to management; recommend actions to execute programs and resolve issues.
Champion collaboration across the matrix and provide technical guidance to personnel and assigned teams.
Lead, energize, and mentor team members.
As assigned, manage laboratory test systems and assets with test-facility teams; coordinate test-system scheduling, prioritization, and maintenance; and validate and verify control-system functionality.
Oversee projects from inception to completion using program-management skills and 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 completion and reviews, appropriate resource use, and responsiveness to customer and program needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan 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.
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission, according to the plan.