Job Description SummaryThe Test Technical Leader will provide technical leadership for strategic and tactical deliverables. This role involves partnering with the engineering and program organizations to ensure test programs are executed safely, with quality, and efficiently. The test technical leader will possess deep knowledge of test processes and a proactive mindset to enable strong collaboration with cross functional teams.

Job DescriptionWork collaboratively with engineering and program organizations to set overall testing strategy for certification/qualification programs.Support LATO leadership by reviewing customer requirements and highlighting differences/gaps between those requirements and product capabilities for future NPI programs.Identify new technologies to better define and conduct testing. This includes developing network with other test sites to bring best practices and lessons learned to LATO.Engaging people from other departments, divisions, and functions to bring about desired organizational change, sharing best practices and lessons learnedWork collaboratively with test and facilities leaders to develop test cell strategy for long-term investment plan and helps execute decisions consistent with business strategy.Influencing the direction of the organization through technical perspective and insightInfluencing the organization through the ability to assess external trends and associated implications for the organization’s long-term successIncreasing the productive capacity of the organization through new ideas, work processes, systems, or technologiesDevelops improvement plans for the NPI process for assigned programs.Understands and influences level of challenge and risk (technical, schedule, cost) on a program.Work collaboratively with LATO technical leader to develop technical growth road map for LATO engineers.Work collaboratively with test business leader to develop training, on-boarding, and mentorship for test engineers.Work collaboratively with test business leader to balance the make-up of the test team to ensure the right skills are in place.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in engine testing

Desired Characteristics

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead technicallyAbility to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well definedProven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environmentStrong technical acumen paired with the ability to understand a wide range of technology domainsHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. 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