Senior Engineer - Project Management

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for leading all Nodal Exchange Point (NXP) activities associated with design, integration and test in support of the MV-75 program. The EPM will provide business and technical direction for the product team, demonstrate the ability to identify and understand critical path dependencies, and take timely and appropriate action to meet program milestones while also managing technical requirements, cost, risk and quality.

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

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  Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) as it develops its product to meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and schedule while maintaining alignment with the product road map strategies

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  Proactively initiate engagement across the IPT and serve as a technical / financial leader for the project through cross-functional teams (customers, program management, technical experts, software, systems, hardware, safety, and applications engineering teams) assuring “cradle to grave” success

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  Manage risk, scope, schedule and cost changes within the project

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  Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to convey project status, garner support, relay concerns to the IPT, and resolve issues in a professional manner that is consistent with the company’s mission, values and financial objectives

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  Act as a mentor for other team members ensuring the core team builds strength and efficiency

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  Travel to project sites to interface with IPT members and customers

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Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field

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  Minimum 10 years of experience with technical project leadership, systems engineering, or Avionics design

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  This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

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  Travel Requirements: Ability to support up to 15% travel

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Desired Characteristics

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  Previous Engineering Project Manager

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  Knowledge of engineering processes including requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification and integration; embedded software; electronic systems; qualification testing; FAA/EASA/NAA certification; and system safety

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  Prior experience managing or designing within a product area

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  Understanding of Avionics data communication technologies

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  Effective oral and written communication skills

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  Ability to successfully lead a team in a highly technical and matrixed environment

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  Strong quality mindset

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  Demonstrated competency utilizing standard project management tools

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  Aptitude to coordinate several tasks simultaneously

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  Proven analytical and organizational ability

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  PMP certification

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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 ( . 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.