Job Description Summary
Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.
The Lead Instrumentation Engineer - Flight Test demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Execute with limited guidance on the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
Maintain open and close communication with FTO Team, Evendale engineering customer, and Airframer Customer.
Organize and lead teams to accomplish flight test missions
Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements
Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments
Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization
Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Author instrumentation and systems descriptions of the test request
Troubleshoot instrumentation squawks and provide solution and instructions for technicians
Maintain instrumentation configuration and actively communicate changes with engineering teams and customers
Ensure data quality and perform quantitative instrumentation checks
Data acquisition and signal processing
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college
Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate.
Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
Able to obtain and maintain FAA Class-3 medical certificate or equivalent.
At least 5 additional years of experience in Engineering position
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Effective problem identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability.
Familiarity with flight test operation and airframe/propulsion system integration
Thorough knowledge of flight test and turbomachinery instrumentation (design, application, signal conditioning, data acquisition and troubleshooting)
Knowledge of alternating (single and three phase) and direct current theory
Ability to create and review electrical systems and instrumentation drawings
Ability to monitor and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, instrumentation/data acquisition and power management systems
Ability to monitor and understand various analog and digital data acquisition systems used in the testing environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
The base pay range for this position is $99,900 - $133,200 - 166,500. 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. This posting is expected to close on 8/27/2024.
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 Retirements Savings Plan, a tax-advantages 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
