Roles and Responsibilities
- Recommend the approach to meet the technical and program requirements
- Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments, executing existing CRI contracts on budget
- Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
- Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
- Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
- Lead and energize the team members
- Help define and execute on team strategies
- Help establish work group goals within the framework of section technical and financial objectives
- Help establish overall team goals, metrics, capturing of lessons-learned, and developing robust processes and practices
- Maintain broad awareness of efforts within group to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs
- Facilitate communication of technical business information within Aviation and between other GE businesses, organizations and within the work group
- Communicate with other management on technical, organizational, program, and resource issues
- Lead and mentor other team members in the organization
- Partner with Military Customer, Project Affordability Leader and ILS focals on life cycle cost models and assumptions to drive product strategy
- Partner with the Systems Delivery and Producibility focal to prioritize and implement projects that have the biggest impact on T408 affordability
- Provide input to T408 Model Engineer to influence CIP and CRI strategies as part of overall T408 platform strategy.
- Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing Programs, Systems Engineering and Project on identifying upcoming negotiation opportunities, up and coming suppliers in the different commodities, and technologies that impact product cost.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in a program or project leadership role within an engineering environment (including experience leading large, cross functional teams)
- GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
- Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
- Effective team building and project management ability
- Prior experience with cost reduction, VCP tools, and/or methodologies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Horizontal leadership skills
- Leading with a sense of urgency while promoting a collaborative and Inclusive Culture
- Knowledge of the NPI process, military proposal process, and engine configuration management
- Strong influencing skills and a track record as a change agent
The base pay range for this position is 143,000.00 - 190,300.00 USD Annual. 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/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 4th, 2026.
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.
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 InformationGE 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- At least 6 years of experience in a program or project leadership role within an engineering environment
- Experience leading large, cross-functional teams
- U.S. person status eligible for access to U.S. export-controlled information
- Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Experience with cost reduction, VCP tools, and/or methodologies
- Knowledge of the NPI process, military proposal process, and engine configuration management
- Effective team building and project management ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, horizontal leadership, and influencing skills
- Track record as a change agent
GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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