Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Test Systems Lifecycle Ownership

Own technical solution for test systemsin your product/functional area ensuring alignment to customer regulatory and internal requirements. Lead the full Test Systems life cyclefrom concept and requirements definition through design implementation verification formal release and in-service support. Execute requirements design implementation and verificationusing sound engineering principles adhering to business standards procedures and program requirements. Ensure test equipment solutions are suitable forqualification EMC system verification and production support in line with DO-160 MIL-STD-461 and similar standards.

2. Technical Leadership

Own the technical direction and accountabilityfor test systems within your scope to meet customer and derived requirements. Monitor and steer the technical solution ensuring rigor in design and technical reviews for your test systems. Collaborate with the Designated Technical Authority (DTA)to ensure test system architectures and strategies are aligned to the overall product architecture. Engage SMEs and Chief Engineers Office as neededto resolve complex technical issues de-risk solutions and ensure compliance with internal design guidelines. Ensureadherence to project plans company and industry standards and appropriate application of DTC (Design to Cost) and DFM (Design for Manufacture) / DFT (Design for Test) principles for test solutions.

3. Budget / Schedule / Scope Support

Support the Control Account Manager (CAM) and EPMin delivering the technical solution to the agreed scope schedule and budget for your area. Protect against internal and external scope creepfor test systems identifying potential changes early and supporting mitigation. Clearly communicate technical expectationsto the engineering team including definition of done entry/exit criteria and required deliverables. Support work package planning(e.g. rolling wave planning milestones and estimates) and provide input to technical metrics to monitor progress and health of test activities. Providetimely technical inputsto program reviews TG gates forecast updates and risk & opportunity reviews as requested by EPM/PM.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration and Customer Interface

Act as the engineering interface to Program Managementon test systems topics clearly articulating technical direction risks and decisions. Liaise and interface with Systems Hardware Software Manufacturing Sustaining Quality Supply Chain and Lab Operationsto ensure integrated and robust test solutions. Support Program Manager and EPM incustomer and certification discussionsrelated to test system capability coverage readiness and evidence. Ensure alignment and coordination withManufacturing Program Manager (Launch Leader)and production test stakeholders regarding test strategy manufacturability and transition to production test environments.

5. Governance Documentation and Compliance

Assure proper documentationof technical data generated for test systems in line with engineering policies configuration control and quality requirements. Ensure test systemrequirements design artefacts verification evidence and configuration baselinesare defined maintained and traceable. Participate as presenter or reviewerin technical design and program reviews (including CEO/DTA reviews where applicable) ensuring issues risks and lessons learned are captured and addressed. Supportchange managementactivities for test systems providing technical impact assessments for scope/schedule changes and feeding into program BCRs as required.

6. People Leadership Coaching and Behaviours

Provide technical guidance and leadershipto engineers and technicians working on test systems ensuring clarity of priorities deliverables and standards. Coach mentor and train less experienced engineers actively building technical capability and succession in the test systems community. Model and reinforceGE Leadership Behaviours Act with Humility Lead with Transparency Deliver with Focus and the supporting core values of Leading Influencing and Collaborating. Demonstrate and promotekey team behaviours including risk identification and mitigation proactive information sharing collaborative decision making constructive feedback problem solving and driving Lean and cost out. Provide timely communicationson significant technical issues or developments and use the definedescalation paths(Tech Lead/CAM EPM Subsection Manager/PMO PM senior leadership) where resolution is blocked or risks escalate.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Electronic or Software Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience. Significant experience in test system design development and integration including hardware/software integration for complex systems ideally in aviation or other high integrity/safety-critical environments. Demonstrated experience inqualification and EMC test equipment design with working knowledge/awareness of DO-160 MIL-STD-461 or equivalent environmental and EMC standards.

Proventechnical leadershipexperience delivering solutions to agreed scope schedule cost and quality preferably as aTechnical Lead CAM or equivalentwithin a project environment. Strongproblem-solving and solution-building skills with the ability to break down complex problems identify options and drive to resolution.

Excellent communication skills able to clearly convey complex technical topics to engineering teams program management customers and leadership. Evidence ofindependent and sound technical judgement including identifying when to escalate and when to seek DTA/CEO guidance.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrable successin achieving and exceeding customer and program milestones for test system or product deliveries. Proven ability todeliver solutions on time within budget and to the required quality operating effectively across TG3TG9 project phases. Positive attitude initiative and proactiveness with enthusiasm for continuous improvement Lean thinking and cost-out in test solutions. Experiencementoring and developing engineers including delegating technical work providing feedback and supporting career development. Experience withaircraft power distribution systems verification laboratoriesor similar system integration/verification environments. Ability togather support from multiple stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams leveraging strong product and architecture understanding. Demonstratedcollaboration across global multi-function teams creating environments where customer-centric creativity and outside-in thinking are encouraged.

Leadership Behaviours & Expectations

The Test Systems Technical Lead is expected to:

• Lead complex cross-functional technical workstreamswithin programs often spanning multiple products or platforms.
• Serve as theprimary technical escalation pointfor test systems in their area while using defined escalation paths for unresolved issues.
• Set high standards for safety quality and compliance and actively drive continuous improvement in test strategies methods and tools.
• Act with humility lead with transparency and deliver with focus always with unyielding integrity.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

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