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Job Description Summary
The EPISCenter Lead Engineer - Testing Specialist will support Test Engineers in the design, fabrication, installation, and check out of electro-mechanical panels, assemblies, & test equipment. In addition, the Test Specialist will support engineering with development and qualification testing on complex power generation, distribution, & conversion systems and components.The Test Specialist provides direction and assistance to the work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In the role of Test Specialist, you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
At GE Aviation 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 155,000 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.
*This is a 2nd shift position with hours from 2:30pm-11pm eastern*
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategy to a cross-functional team of engineers and specialists responsible for the development and implementation of software and hardware solutions that execute testing strategies for aviation power equipment
- Provide engineering oversight of multiple projects
- Provide technical expertise in testing
- Lead and drive team in design, development, maintenance, and repair of aviation electrical power test equipment
- Direct and supervise team for design and build of Custom Test Equipment for aerospace power systems and sub systems
- Maintain broad awareness of efforts within group to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer/program needs
- Facilitate communication of technical and business information between organizations and within work group
- Communicate with management on technical, organizational, resource, and personnel issues
- Define roles and responsibilities for assigned personnel
- Support Test efforts by setup, test, troubleshooting project test systems, running drive stands, setting up and maintaining data Acquisition systems.
Required Qualifications
- Associates's Degree from an accredited college or university (or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience in an engineering role)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Experience in a lab, program, project or functional leadership role within an engineering environment
- Effective team building and project management ability
- Supervisory experience in a project management capacity in an electrical power system lab
- Experience in qualification and certification of power system / sub-systems in commercial / military aircraft power system lab and conformed test setup
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Knowledge of electrical & mechanical design and assembly procedures
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal 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 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: No
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