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Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace’s Product Validation (PV) Team is a cross-functional engineering division that provides key resources and expertise to all aspects of test planning and execution from ideation through verification/validation. Key teams and disciplines include Evaluation Engineering, Test Enabling Hardware, Instrumentation, and Data Systems. These teams represent a growing global footprint with a wide array of world-class testing facilities. The PV team owns and drives testing efforts ranging from technology maturation component-level and rig/module testing through full-scale certification/qualification testing for New Product Integration programs.

The New Technology Introduction (NTI) Sub Section Manager (SSM) role is both a technical leader AND a programmatic leader working closely with the Systems and Design teams to assess technology maturation testing needs ranging from component to full engine build and operationalizing the planning and execution of these activities across the PV enterprise. The role will require significant experience within the GE test network, deep knowledge of the GE Engineering Handbook, and strong understanding of Flight Deck tools and principals to effectively digest incoming testing requirements and generate standard work to signal the associated resource demands across the PV enterprise.

The NTI SSM will be responsible for working with Future of Flight (FoF) technology maturation leaders and program leadership to assess test effort demands and establish Strategic Workforce Plans (SWP) to lead a team of NTI Team Leads and Test Owners to provide both technical and programmatic leadership of all FoF testing efforts and ensure execution rigor is aligned with the GE Aerospace Engineering Handbook. The NTI SSM will also be a key liaison to the aforementioned adjacent disciplines within PV to ensure clear communication of demands across the enterprise.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Provide technical and programmatic leadership to the New Technology Introduction team throughout the planning and execution of technology maturation testing.

+ Provide individual coaching to each team member, establishing development plans in concert with annual People Performance and Goals (PPGs) to promote career growth that aligns with interests and business objectives.

+ Establish cross-program SWP and hire personnel to maintain/grow as required.

+ Champion development of standard work to drive consistency in the technical and programmatic planning and resourcing of testing activities, ranging from preliminary scoping of schedule and resources to full-scale daily management instrumentation, assembly, integration and testing activities.

+ Review technology verification/validation requirements can be successfully demonstrated through test and data analysis.

+ Review derived product and system requirements for development of test environments and execution.

+ Define interfaces between Engine Systems, Test Facility Design, and Operations.

+ Recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements.

+ Contribute to PV team proposals of capability improvement plans aligned with program and business strategic objectives.

+ Determine specific expertise(s) needed to execute on test requirements and coordinates resources and schedules to meet requirements.

+ Provide forward looking strategy for product validation and technology development to drive a competitive advantage.

+ Develop and manages program schedules and budget baselines to meet business objectives.

+ Support risk and opportunity boards and leads team execution to minimize program risk exposure.

+ Support long term strategic roadmaps for test capability, facilities, and instrumentation to provide schedule and cost estimates to senior leadership and external customers.

+ Have knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

+ Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in design, systems integration, or test engineering.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace industry.

+ Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires a U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

+ Ability to travel out of state a minimum of 15% annually.

+ 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.

Desired Characteristics

+ Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

+ Experience executing testing across multiple sites within the GE testing network including Evendale, Peebles, Winnipeg and Victorville.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead and influence across the matrix.

+ Exposure to aviation engine design or certification requirements.

+ Experience with GE NPI Tollgate and Military Qualification processes.

+ Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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.