Staff Engineer - Signature Design

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role resides within GE Aerospace Edison Works and involves the planning, development, and execution of Survivability work scope. You’ll Lead Acceptance Test planning, development, and execution for assigned military inlet and exhaust products. Join our AP (Advanced Programs) team, where you’ll have the opportunity to innovate and define standard work related to acceptance testing methodology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in RCS test planning, test execution, post-test data analysis, and reporting.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security clearance is required.
Ability to work onsite full-time is required.

Nice To Haves

Existing and active DoD Secret Security clearance
BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering preferred
8+ years of experience in RCS testing
4+ years of experience developing, refining, and executing signature acceptance testing
Experience performing statistical analysis and developing Design of Experiments (DOE) studies
Experience with RCS calibration, transforms, and data processing (Knowbell, Saber, Pioneer RCS)
Experience executing Tier 1 and Tier 2 diagnostic inspections
Experience working with security, facilities, quality control, engineering, and customers in a cross-functional setting
Experience hosting tours, demonstrations, and information sessions to describe facilities, capabilities, processes, and value
Knowledge of Far-field, Compact Range, and Near-Field environments, challenges, and setup approach
Knowledge of RF material measurements
Knowledge of component measurements and RCS rollup techniques
Knowledge of and familiarity with MIL-HDBK-513B
Knowledge of RCS test hardware vendors and solution approaches
Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence
Experience identifying Risks, Opportunities, and developing mitigation/realization plans
Polished written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop, simplify, and confidently present briefings to a variety of internal and external customers
Ability to identify defects related to facility, hardware, process, and training
Ability to identify and recommend improvements impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence presence
Demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasking with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to proactively communicate progress and status
Strong desire for continuous learning and application to job functions
Passion for measurement data purity, traceability, and pedigree through measurement excellence
Desire to be part of a high performing team supporting a national defense mission

Responsibilities

Lead the development, refinement, standardization, and execution of acceptance test procedures and signature assurance plans for assigned Inlet/exhaust systems products
Execute test planning, measurements, data processing, and statistical analysis
Develop training, provide experiential learning opportunities, and educate customers
Assist in the training and transition of acceptance testing execution from engineering to operations
Develop action plans and provide status for issue resolution and opportunity realization
Ensure proper documentation of technical designs, measurement campaigns, and inspections
Monitor and communicate project status and significant developments
Assist in preparation of materials and presentation at customer engagements and reviews