Advanced lead test engineer – flight test

The advanced lead test engineer – flight test will provide direction and assistance to flight test operation to meet assigned flight test objectives by demonstrating leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment.

In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to flight test definition, planning, and execution
• Collaborate with Systems, Controls, and other Engineering teams to drive flight test mission, readiness review, and safety planning
• Responsible for Flight Ops planning and crew coordination, including pre- and post-flight briefing meetings
• Maintain open and close communication with FTO team, GE Aerospace internal and external customers
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Develop and implement training modules as necessary
• Coach less experienced team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 6 additional years of experience in a flight test related engineering position
• Able to obtain and maintain FAA Class-3 medical certificate or equivalent.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Project management experience in a cross-functional team environment with projects of moderate complexity
• Experience with propulsion testing techniques and methods
• Familiarity with flight test operation and airframe/propulsion system integration
• Familiarity with jet engine (turbomachinery) SPOCT
• Familiarity with Boeing 747 aircraft systems, including capability and limitations
• Familiarity with flight test and turbomachinery instrumentation
• Familiarity with flight test risk and hazard management
• Familiarity with human factors, flight physiology, and crew resource management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance