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Job Description Summary

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

The Subsection Leader – Computing, Networking & Mission Systems (CNMS) Applications Engineering will lead the strategy and execution of applications engineering efforts within the CNMS Research & Development (R&D) portfolio. Specifically, this role has a unique responsibility as a people leader over a team of applications engineers, as well as a technical contributor in relevant applications engineering areas. Applications engineering coverage areas include computing/processing, networking/switching, I/O, as well as other product area pursuits related to Integrated Modular Avionics, Vehicle Management Computers, and Stores Management Systems. The leader will support their business team partners in technology development and provide both technical and people leadership support to their team. In addition, this role will be responsible for meeting functional, business, and broad company objectives using lean principles. The role will report to the CNMS Engineering Executive.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

More specifically, the individual will:

+ Hold responsibility for the overall engineering leadership of the CNMS Applications Engineering function.

+ Connect with the Avionics business product managers to co-develop a product and technology strategy aligned with market opportunities

+ Demonstrate superior technical expertise while translating highly technical engineering concepts into workable solutions

+ Deliver quantifiable results through leading, motivating, and inspiring others

+ Establish a culture of lean & accountability, with heavy focus on implementing FLIGHT DECK principles

+ Own team succession planning through strong performance management and talent development

+ Develop influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels, and provide specific engineering strategies, credibility, plans and actions that differentiate us from our competitors

+ Foster and inspire a collaborative work style and display team-oriented behavior with a proactive example of communication internally and externally

+ Maintain high visibility as a key Engineering Leader in the Avionics community while being respected for maturity, professionalism, expertise, sound judgment, passion for excellence, long-term commitment and uncompromising integrity

Qualifications/Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, or relevant area from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 10 years of working experience in a highly technical engineering field, preferably avionics systems

+ Leadership experience with projects and programs

+ Financial knowledge

Desired Characteristics

+ Prior experience in people leadership, both direct and indirect/matrix

+ Strong knowledge and appreciation of the applications engineering function

+ Mature customer-focused solutions mindset

+ Strong strategic thought process around technology development aligned with business pursuits

+ Deep technical knowledge of the portfolio space

+ Persistence and ability to maintain an uncompromising balance with thoroughness and a quick-to-action style of execution & accountability

+ Successfully demonstrate a high level of professionalism in demeanor and presentation to include excellence in questioning, listening, and influencing

+ Demonstrated capability to constructively partner and drive alignment across matrixed organization

+ Exceptional presentation skills and perceived as knowledgeable, consultative, and objective

+ Inspirational communicator with the ability to engage and inspire one-on-one as well as in broad audiences

+ Highly visible, hands on approach while setting the example for high standards and accountability for the organization

+ Strong familiarity and experience with Avionics

The base pay range for this position is $142,000-189,500 annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. ​

GE Aerospace offers 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; and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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 Aerospace 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

GE Aerospace 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.