APD Systems Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary

The APD Systems Senior Staff Engineer – NGP3 Externals Module will lead elements of the systems design and development for an Edison Works New Product Introduction (NPI) program as an experienced technical expert in External Hardware Systems Engineering. This person will lead initiatives and sub-system teams by lending a depth of expertise or breadth of experience to less experienced teammates. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring in the areas of systems engineering, mechanical and/or thermal design fundamentals, test, producibility, and engine certification/qualification. This is a role for someone with established technical and programmatic engineering skills who not only understands how to increase their impact by building the capabilities of the team but can also “lead by doing.” This position includes the opportunity to integrate with various internal & external engineering disciplines. This position will impact engineering approaches, projects, and programs in the functional area or affected business organization. As well as impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team, and has significant input into priorities. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

The Advanced Product Development (APD) Section is inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. APD’s focus is the design, integration, testing, and support of advanced technologies for new and derivative engine concepts. Technology areas include military inlet & exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power & thermal management systems, advanced material systems, and other breakthrough component and system technologies to support the future of military flight.

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process that consider both the business’ needs and the technical needs of the customers. Systems engineers execute a robust design, creation, and optimization of systems. This is done by identifying and quantifying system requirements, creating alternate system design concepts, performing design trade studies, selecting/implementing the best designs, and verifying that the design is properly integrated and executed.

This role has significant autonomy. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of the Externals Hardware engine system design using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Externals Hardware Module design.  Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the Externals Hardware module / components / subcontractors, and partners teams.  Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing. 
• Manages interfaces between Externals Hardware Modules and adjacent hardware, as well as between execution organizations.  Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components.  Manages the overall module level product configuration. Drive cross-functional team support and collaborate with adjacent functions to ensure a coherent set of requirements, resolving conflicting inputs across all stakeholder teams
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.  Explain difficult or sensitive information & work to build consensus.  Demonstrate persuasion skills, both technical and interpersonal, to influence others on topics within field
• Be an expert in MBSE and ensure all interfaces, test plans, and qualification plans are accurately and completely mapped to components and modeled without error in the MBSE digital model
• Formulate and implement plans to achieve program requirements, schedules, and contract commitments
• Present business or technical discipline challenges and solutions to leaders. Communicate complex messages and negotiate, mainly internally, with others to adopt a different point of view
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand program needs, build confidence in GE Aerospace’s ability to execute and deliver, and provide solutions that meet program cost and schedule constraints
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments as appropriate
• Assist in developing new business opportunities by leading and contributing to proposal efforts
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis and presentation of data to internal and external customers
• Advocate for our airframe partners' interests and communicate with management on strategic and/or technical issues
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Engine Systems Engineering
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher
• Must hold or have the ability to obtain “Advanced Programs” access
• Due to security requirements, the position holder must be able to work significant portion of their time in the office; a work from home (WFH) allowance may be available with coordination and approval from the manager for unclassified content only

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in military jet engine design, specifically External component design and system design, including the testing, and certification of this hardware
• Experience with finite element analysis using Ansys, Nastran, or equivalent
• Expertise with NX software or equivalent CAD software
• Certification in or background with Material Review Board (MRB) engineering support
• Experience with engine/aircraft maintainability and reliability
• Experience with design quality assurance
• Experience working with DoD customer and processes
• Experience working in DoD EVM projects, established project management skills
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Outstanding mentoring skills and a strong desire to help others succeed
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is passionate about inventing the next generation of aviation technology
• Flexible, friendly, and collaborative approach to working in teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Uncompromising desire to ensure the safety of the US military and public as well as that of fellow employees
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Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward. 

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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.

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