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Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer

GE Aerospace

Job Location:

Clearwater, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95000 - 127000

Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership hands-on development and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe high-quality and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation managing requirements and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.

Location: Clearwater FL

This position which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements is based in Clearwater FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products from concept through deployment.

Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing including debug of test systems test failures and equipment issues.

Develop andmaintainautomated test software using National InstrumentsTestStand C/C/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio and C inLabWindows/CVI (or equivalent tools).

Influence overall test strategy and coverage including test data analytics design-for-test (DFT) input and board-level test strategies in manufacturing.

Create andmaintaintest design documentation including requirements test specifications schematics/drawings procedures test software documentation verification procedures and reports.

Collaborate closely with R&D Manufacturing Quality and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements safety and quality standards.

Contribute tonew product introduction (NPI) process improvement and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing.

Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools architecture design practices and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams.

Communicate status risks and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership.

Prepare and deliver technical material forcustomerand internal design/test reviews and presentations.

Plan and manage own work andassignedresources to meet schedule cost quality and complianceobjectives.

Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability productivity and quality.

Required Qualifications:

BSdegreeinComputer EngineeringElectrical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of experience designing automated test systems for complex electronic products or electrical systems in a production or high-reliability environment.

Knowledge and experience in software development using C C C#.

Fundamentalknowledgeofelectrical design for electrical/electronic equipment.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems including hardware software and system-level issues.

Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Proven ability to document plan and execute projects or work packages to meet scope schedule and qualityobjectives.
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics:

Hands-on experience with National Instruments tools includingTestStandandLabWindows/CVI for automated test development.

Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial interfaces including analog and discrete I/O RS-232/422/485 ARINC 429/664/825 Ethernet CAN and similar.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work manage multiple tasks and achieve milestones and deliverables.

Systems engineering mindset including requirementsflowdown interface definition traceability and verification planning.

Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources to meet task schedule cost and qualityobjectiveswith minimal supervision.

Strong problem-solving skills including experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (e.g. 5-Why fishbone 8D or similar methods).

Experience using Git-based tools (e.g. GitHub) for source control code review issue tracking and collaboration.

Formal training or certification in project management (e.g. PMP coursework Agile/Scrum or equivalent) is a plus.

Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries and familiarity with relevant standards.

The base pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $127000.00. 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 on 8/31/26.

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)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Required Experience:

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