Essential Responsibilities:
support and conduct strategic resource planning then build an inclusive highly technical and high-performing team through recruitment and competency development guide them through hard times and celebrate their successes.
Manage department sub-section to achieve functional business and broad company objectives including engineering planning and budgeting competency development culture development and process and execution excellence.
Operate as the site focal for the Avionics hardware engineering team based in Melbourne FL.
Create and execute structured development plans customized for individual team members including holding the team accountable for supporting development of others within the organization.
Set clear expectations for individual and team performance and manage/improve performance using controlled metrics and a continuous improvement mindset.
Foster a culture of collaboration clear communication lean and accountability through leading motivating and inspiring others.
Develop engineering competency that delivers results compliant with engineering processes and customer contractual requirements.
Allocate qualified engineering talent and manage outsource activities to satisfy project demands.
Support reporting and escalation rhythms with clear communication and firm understanding of status active ownership and management to resolve issues and a focus on continuous improvement.
Provide technical expertise and leadership for the pursuit of new business the execution of existing business (NPI and IR&D) and the continuous improvement of hardware engineering processes tools and talent.
Drive effective startup of new projects focusing on strategic planning standardization reporting/monitoring expectation setting and One Team collaboration.
Demonstrate superior technical expertise to translate highly technical engineering concepts into workable solutions leveraging engineering and product reuse.
Hold project teams accountable to deliver quantifiable results against Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) expectations
Assist project and program leadership in the timely resolution of engineering design validation integration verification safety certification closure and other issues.
Develop influential relationships with assigned customers at all levels.
Provide specific engineering strategies credibility plans and actions that differentiate us from our competitors and make GE a great place to work both now and in the future.
Maintain high visibility as a key engineering leader in the Avionics business while being respected for maturity professionalism expertise sound judgment passion for excellence long-term commitment and uncompromising integrity.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Aviation Aerospace Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in a highly technical engineering field preferably avionics systems.
Demonstrated hardware engineering experience leading large-scale projects or programs.
Proficient in identifying stakeholder needs and collaborating with teams to define solutions.
Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty when working with the application of new technologies or processes.
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to engage and inspire both one-on-one as well as in broad audiences
Exceptional organization written and presentation skills.
Self-starter persistent thorough objective and accountable.
Effective at active listening building trust being inclusive providing encouragement inspiring teams providing corrective feedback and being open to new ideas and ways of achieving success.
Lean mindset-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement visual management and standard work.
Deep knowledge of Hardware Engineering fundamentals and processes.
Experience with and knowledge of industry development and certification standards and processes.
Demonstrated experience in developing or leading effective teams.
GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics:
Masters degree in Aviation Aerospace Engineering Physics Chemistry Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college.
Knowledge and experience in developing complex avionics systems.
Prior experience as a people leader.
Persistent thorough and execution-focused.
Demonstrated success in engineering and business management.
Demonstrated professionalism in demeanor and presentation to include excellence in questioning listening and influencing.
Demonstrated capability to constructively partner and drive alignment across matrixed organizations.
Highly visible hands-on approach while setting the example for high standards and accountability for the organization.
Financial knowledge.
The base pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $200000.00 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factorsincluding the candidates experience education and skill position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the posting isexpected to close on3/31/25.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physicalemotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition 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. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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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)).
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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
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