Technology Director - Intelligent Systems - Aerospace Research

GE Aerospace • Elgin Township, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GE Aerospace Research is seeking a Technology Director, Intelligent Systems, an executive technology leader responsible for defining and executing the intelligent systems vision to accelerate GE Aerospace’s digital and autonomous future. This role involves overseeing research and early-stage, game-changing technology developments across various domains including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Enterprise Optimization, Climate Science, Embedded Technologies and Systems, Controls, Knowledge Discovery, Security and High Assurance, and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. The Director will partner directly across the GE Aerospace enterprise, driving integration between research, product development, and industrialization channels, as well as with external customers. The primary objective is to transform advanced intelligent systems research into mission-critical products, services, and solutions, thereby enhancing safety, performance, and productivity across commercial, military, and systems-level programs.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in relevant technical discipline (such as computer science, electrical or computer engineering, controls, AI and machine learning, autonomous systems, software engineering, data science, analytics and optimization, cyber-physical systems, or related fields).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in progressively more responsible technical positions with at least 3 years leading technical teams.
• Experience transitioning technology from research to industry (e.g., maturation, validation, and deployment of technologies into products, manufacturing operations, or services).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization, including executive leadership, technical teams, and external partners.
• Demonstrated inspirational leadership, both with direct organizations as well as across organizations without direct reporting relationships.
• Ability to build and influence strong networks internally with business partners and externally with government agencies, universities, and research partners.
• Proven ability to formulate, interpret, and administer major technical programs, particularly in intelligent systems, analytics, and software-intensive or data-driven systems.
• Demonstrated track record of success developing technical leaders and building diverse, high-performing technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing operating budgets and aligning investment with strategic priorities.
• Ability to develop and implement key strategic initiatives that translate intelligent systems and analytics technology roadmaps into impactful business outcomes.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Niskayuna, New York.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.
• Champion and model the GE Behaviors of Continuous Improvement, Respect for People, and Customer Focus.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience working across multiple Intelligent Systems capabilities, such as AI & Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Embedded Systems and Controls, Cybersecurity, Networking, Optimization, Climate Science, Robotics, Knowledge Discovery, High Assurance, and Autonomous Systems.
• Strong ability to work in a global team setting, with demonstrated effectiveness in leading distributed technical teams.
• Proven change agent, capable of influencing at all organizational levels and driving adoption of new intelligent systems and analytics technologies and ways of working.
• Ability to work in a multi-business environment and develop integrated technology synergies and roadmaps across product lines and markets.
• Strong demonstrated team-based skills, with a focus on collaboration, inclusion, and talent development.
• Strong working knowledge of the GE Aerospace business and the role of intelligent systems and analytics in safety, performance, and customer value.
• Established network across the global digital, intelligent systems, and research communities, including relevant conferences, consortia, and academic/government partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to connect complex technical detail to business and mission outcomes.
• Ability to work across all functions and levels as part of a team, including engineering, product management, programs, and customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, managing multiple priorities across a diverse portfolio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change in technical organizations.
• Possess a current US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and drive technical strategy for the global Intelligent Systems organization, maintain a world-class team, and anticipate future technology needs and focus areas for GE Aerospace and our partners.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, teamwork, and respect/trust, promoting collaboration across all Intelligent Systems domains and with other research and business teams.
• Proactively drive collaboration and integration of teams between the research organization and broader technical network of GE Aerospace, collaboratively shaping programs and developing technically development roadmaps aligned to the priorities of the company.
• Serve as a key strategist among the senior leadership team of the research center to influence and shape the innovation vectors of GE Aerospace.
• Develop the next generation of technical leaders and researchers across the Intelligent Systems technical disciplines listed above.
• Ensure organizational metrics are met, including financial performance, compliance, diversity, and EHS.
• Leverage internal and external networks to create innovative breakthroughs and new opportunities that drive strategic growth for GE Aerospace and our customers.
• Engage in the broader leadership of GE Research, partnering with the Programs Office Director, Distinguished Technical Fellow community, and the Senior Director to maximize vitality, formulate strategies, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Drive strategy with the Ge Aerospace business in identifying new applications and use cases for Intelligent Systems technologies across commercial, military, and systems-level programs.
• Fostering integration of FLIGHT DECK tools and principles into the organization, including action planning, Leader standard work, structured problem solving, daily and weekly management, 5S.
• Build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships with a broad group of key external stakeholders (government agencies, universities, and research partners) and represent the organization to external audiences.
• Champion key strategic initiatives and drive synergies across domains to enable technological innovation and create long-term growth in the Intelligent Systems technical community.
• Exemplify and champion the GE Purpose and GE Leadership Behaviors – Act with Humility, Lead with Transparency, and Deliver with Focus.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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 your base salary/ commission based on the plan
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

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