Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight At GE Aerospace we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.


The Lead Engineer- Testing will lead the design development and integration of test hardware that enables testing of aviation power equipment in both R&D and production this role you will partner closely with product design and manufacturing teams to ensure our products are highly testable reliable and ready to transition efficiently from development into manufacturing.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on mechanical design test system development and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

At GE Aerospace in Dayton OH the EPISCenter is the headquarters for all of Aviation Power Engineering. At this facility you have an opportunity to put your engineering training and skills to use. Our Engineers are focused and challenged on developing new technologies and delivering state of the art products such as Hybrid Electric aircraft the latest military platforms and SiC technology to name a few. Plus if you like hands-on work there is also a 155000 sq ft lab that includes 6 high power test cells totaling 15 MW an EMI chamber an electronics lab a rapid build prototype lab and a real time simulator lab with all the latest equipment.

The Advanced Technology Organization is responsible for driving growth through technology by researching customer needs both met and unmet then finding solutions. Our team supports both military and commercial customers in land sea and air domains.

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Role & Responsibilities

Design and develop test hardware

• Developmodular reusable test architecturesfor manufacturing and engineering design verification.
• Design test equipment components fixtures and adapters usingAutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical Inventor and/or Siemens NX.
• Manage and maintain a3D parts library of COTS componentsused in test equipment fixtures and adapters.

Collaborate across Engineering and Manufacturing

• Work closely withProduct Design EngineersandManufacturing Engineersto ensure atestable productis developed.
• Influence product design toincrease reliability test coverage and manufacturability.
• Make recommendations fordesign and process improvementsbased on test findings and engineering judgment.

Plan and execute test hardware projects

• Define and implementproject plans managemilestones and conductdesign and readiness reviewsto ensure reliable test systems are delivered on time.
• Manage project deliverables to meetschedule quality and performancerequirements.

Own test documentation and analysis

• Complete the formal release process for test equipment design documents
• WriteEquipment Verification PlansEquipment Operation Procedures andTest Reportsaligned to product requirements.
• Investigatetest failures perform root-cause analysis andcommunicate and execute corrective actionswith stakeholders.

Support test operations and automation

• Work withtest equipmentincluding thermal chambers oil carts chillers data acquisition systems pressure controllers DMMs oscilloscopes and related lab equipment.
• Apply knowledge ofphysical sensors(voltage current pressure acceleration flow temperature) in fixture and test setup design.
• Support and/or lead efforts toautomate processes and testingto improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time.
• Support thetransition of products from development to manufacturingthrough robust test solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degreein Engineering or related technical field from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering and/or test engineering role

Additional Information

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Ability and willingness to sit on-site in Dayton OH

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degreein Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 3 yearsof experience usingAutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical Inventor and/or Siemens NXto create mechanical part designs and 3D models
• A minimum of 2 yearsof experience working withR&D and manufacturing engineeringteams
• A minimum of 2 yearsof experience supportingtest automation and/or test system developmentto transition products from development to manufacturing
• Experience with 3D printing in prototyping parts for fitment checks fixtures and general test equipment
• Knowledge ofphysical sensors such as current transducers pressure transducers accelerometers flowmeters temperature sensors
• Experience withtest equipment including thermal chambers oil carts chillers data acquisition systems pressure controllers DMMs Oscilloscopes and other common lab/test instruments
• Experience designinghydraulic oil systemsused in testing aerospace power products
• Experience with mechanical design oftest adaptersused in power generation testing including stub shafts mounting adapters (AMADs) and vibration fixtures
• Experience usingANSYSto analyzefixtureand test adapter designs
• Experience designingtest fixtures for CCA-level testing
• Experienceautomating processes and testingto improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
• Experience with testinghigh voltage high power electrical systems
• Strongproject managementandcommunicationskills with the ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!

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)).

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