Integrated Product Support Leader

Job Description Summary

The Integrated Product Support Leader will provide broad support across GE Edison Works portfolio of next generation and advanced military programs. In this role you will participate in cross functional teams to lead sustainment strategies that align with airframe integrator and Department of Defense (DoD) customer’s needs. You will support the development of all data, information, and equipment required to sustain advanced propulsion systems through testing and operational fielding.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Product Support Team
• Lead FLIGHTDECK operations for the integrated product team
• Work with airframe integrators and DoD customers to establish sustainment strategies and supportability requirements that are levied onto the propulsion system design
• Interface with systems and design engineering organizations to ensure the maturing propulsion system architecture meets sustainment requirements and strategies
• Support identification of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) requirements and work with controls engineering organizations to develop Prognostics and Health Monitoring (PHM) capabilities
• Ensure the proper levels of readiness and product support are provided during flight testing campaigns
• Support identification of spare parts requirements, forecasting, and management
• Partner and work cross-functionally with maintainability, reliability, safety, supportability, and human factors engineers
• Support the establishment and activation of organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance and sustainment
• Participate in establishment of digital sustainment capabilities (e.g., model-based sustainment) that integrate with existing or new digital infrastructure
• Support development of life cycle cost models and perform trade-offs to minimize sustainment costs
• Provide input on the design and engineering of support equipment and the authoring of technical manuals and training

Qualifications /Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or Associates Degree with 4 years of additional relevant or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of U.S. military organizations, logistics and sustainment processes and environment
• A minimum of 4 years of military or DoD related industry experience
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to work full time on-site at GE Aerospace headquarters in Cincinnati, OH; due to security requirements there are restricted work from home or remote opportunities.
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Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Direct experience working with, or for the U.S. military in the maintenance, operation, or sustainment of aircraft or propulsion systems
• Prior military experience as a maintenance officer or enlisted aircraft maintenance technician (tactical aircraft maintenance, aerospace propulsion, or low observable aircraft structural maintenance highly desired)
• Experience with maintenance or sustainment of 4th or 5th generation military aircraft, such as the F-18, B-2, F-22 or F-35
• Experience with maintenance or sustainment of F110, F414, or F404 engines
• Humble: 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 
• Experience with multiple military services’ sustainment models (i.e. U.S Air Force and U.S Navy)
• Familiarity with turbine engine operation and demonstrated knowledge of logistics and sustainment processes for military turbine engines
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers 
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.