Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Unison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world. The Senior Project Engineer will lead the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT) to drive the successful creation of assigned products, ensuring seamless coordination of team activities and collaboration across key departments, including Electrical and Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design/Drafting, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing. This role also involves managing engineering projects for the sensor products team, with a focus on New Product Development (NPD), advancing initiatives for temperature sensors, temperature probes, and innovative non-temperature-based sensor technologies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Overall ownership and accountability of assigned NPD projects from launch through production
• Meet all project deliverables and schedule deadlines including hardware, testing, analysis and documentation
• Prepare design & analysis reports and lead design reviews for assigned projects
• Act as the primary technical customer point of contact for assigned projects
• Review drawings and have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Review all design results to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Develop and implement standard design practices from lessons learned
• Interpret and clarify customer technical expectations
• Work with the Development Team to meet internal unit cost and develop cost targets
• Define and maintain technical compliance to customer requirements
• Write technical proposals and present technical information to customers
• Lead cost reduction efforts and track progress
• Resolution of field issues
• Factory support
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers and team members, offering coaching, career development advice, and technical expertise to help them grow professionally
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and skill development within the team to build a strong pipeline of future leaders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team members to adopt best practices and innovative solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of Engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of project or program management/engineering experience
• 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 prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to influence and work seamlessly across departments within a matrix organization.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication abilities, enabling clear and effective interaction.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership qualities paired with excellent interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and drive results.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customer organizations, including upper management.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Demonstrated capability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Program Management: Skilled in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs with established project management expertise.

The base pay range for this position is $90,800 - $110,000. 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. This posting is expected to close on August 22, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.