Job Description Summary
Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will join GE Systems Power Generation team and provide the technical leadership that enables innovation, engineering excellence, and quality as we meet the transforming demands of our customers, while delivering the performance and reliability that our users demand.
At GE Aviation in Dayton, OH the EPISCenter is the headquarters for all of Aviation Power Engineering. At this facility you have an opportunity to put your engineering training and skills to use. Our Engineers are focused and challenged on developing new technologies and delivering state of the art products such as Hybrid Electric aircraft, the latest military platforms, and SiC technology to name a few. Plus, if you like hands-on work, there is also a 155,000 sq ft lab that includes 6 high power test cells totaling 15 MW, an EMI chamber, an electronics lab, a rapid build prototype lab, and a real time simulator lab with all the latest equipment.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Engineer will be leading Verification and Validation (V&V) efforts for new product instructions. The primary responsibilities include the following:
- Leading the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and ensure V&V activities are on time and on budget
- Work closely with Design and Systems Teams to confirm full specification compliance and drive timely problem report resolutions
- Test planning and procedure development that will demonstrate compliance to specifications
- Coordination with test lab team to ensure test cell availability and Test Specialist resource availability
- Conduct Test Readiness Review prior to test start
- Support root cause investigations as needed along with Design Team
- Ongoing communication with Engineering Program Manager to enable issues be quickly addressed
The Senior Systems Engineer will also work with the broader organization in delivering to shared vision and goals and, as such, will play a central role in several engineering activities including:
- Participate in LEAN engineering activities such as release planning, concept and technical design reviews, and LEAN events
- Ensure cross-system dependencies and system integration activities are addressed in the program plan
- Ensure projects are supported through entire like-cycle.
- Explain difficult or sensitive information and promote agreement
- Coach system engineers and engineering team members
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering technical leadership or management role
- A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
Desired Characteristics
- DO-160 or MIL-STD-810 test experience
- Matlab / Simulink experience
- PTC Windchill experience
- DOORS requirement management experience
- Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- High degree of accountability to program deliverables, including quality, reliability, performance, and cost
- Clear thinker and ability to work with limited information and ambiguous problem definitions
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- And more!
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes