Lead Mechanical Test Engineer

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Mechanical Test Engineer to join our team in Loves Park this full-time onsite role you will help design and develop high-reliability aerospace products that support critical aircraft systems. Working as part of an Integrated Product Team you will lead engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle including bid and proposal support technology maturation new product introduction production and test.

This position focuses on advanced aerospace electromechanical and pneumatic products including bleed air valves and linear actuators. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth sound engineering judgment and the ability to lead design analysis testing and cross-functional problem-solving efforts in a collaborative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design analysis development and testing of aerospace electromechanical and pneumatic products including bleed air valves and linear actuators.
• Execute engineering work in accordance with sound engineering principles program requirements and business standards practices and procedures.
• Support products and programs across multiple phases including bid and proposal technology maturation new product introduction production and test.
• Drive technical execution for assigned projects including design reviews risk reduction activities and validation efforts.
• Provide technical leadership in new product development and technology maturation initiatives.
• Guide and support other technical team members while contributing as a key member of an Integrated Product Team.
• Apply analytical thinking and engineering expertise to solve product and system-level problems.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure designs meet performance quality cost and schedule objectives.
• Recommend and develop solutions outside of established parameters when needed using sound judgment and prior experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of2 years of professional experience; OR Associate degree with a minimum of4 years of professional experience; OR High school diploma / GED with a minimum of6 years of professional experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the design analysis or support ofelectromechanical and/or pneumatic systems
• Experience leading projects or providing technical direction to engineering team members
• Experience withelectromechanical actuatorspneumatic valves or similar aerospace/mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience withelectric motors RVDTs resolvers and related electrical components
• Proficiency inCAD tools preferablySolidWorksand/orNX
• Proficiency in LabView programming and utilizing LabView for test data
• Familiarity withDO-160 testingFAR 25/FAR 33 certification and aerospace development processes
• Knowledge ofAS9100quality standards
• Familiarity withLean principles and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving analytical and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment

The base pay range for this position is$95000 $127000. 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 plan.

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.

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 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.