Military DoD SkillBridge Internship - Advanced Lead Test Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

In this role, the Advanced Lead Test Engineer acts as the Test Director, coordinating test card execution, setup, facility needs, inspections, and deliverables. Responsible for the readiness, setup, and execution of commercial and military Development Engine Tests. Coordinate engineering requirements, partner with Evaluation and Systems engineering, contribute to the design and implementation of new test systems, upgrade existing ones, and lead the test operations team to execute test campaigns. Experience and expertise will be utilized to solve problems, develop objectives, and impact both short-term and some long-term business goals. The position involves improving existing products and components, planning and executing within standard functional practices and procedures, and operating with some autonomy while receiving limited guidance from senior-level personnel.

This position is 100% on site at Edwards AFB, California.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Active Military personnel on the last 180 days before exiting Military Service

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Engineering from an ABET university or college

• At least 4 additional years of experience in an Engineering position (Military experience is accepted)

• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher

Essential Functions:

Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Self-motivated and driven

• Knowledge of fulfillment, assembly, instrumentation, and test disciplines

• Familiarity with the TSE Department Sections and Sub-Sections

• Engine and Rig test experience

• Experience with finance and scheduling tools, Open plan, Clarity, Spotfire

• Established project management skills and ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Very strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to influence small teams and across functions

• Experience working with DoD and/or Commercial customer and processes

• Active DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position