Advanced Lead Integration Engineer - Flight Test

Energy Consulting group; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Lead Integration Engineer to drive flight test operations and ensure project success. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to guide teams, solve complex problems, and meet stringent quality standards. You will be instrumental in coordinating projects, developing action plans, and maintaining effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on cutting-edge aerospace projects. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to exciting developments in flight testing, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Relocation Assistance Provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design or test engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute design and analysis of projects using sound engineering principles.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Flight Test Operation Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Propulsion Testing Techniques

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Lead Integration Engineer – Flight Test will provide direction and assistance to flight test operation to meet assigned flying test bed 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 affect short-term and some long-term business goals.

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel/cross-functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems.
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/problems.
• Lead or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements.
• Participate and present or review 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.
• Maintain open and close communication with flight test operation team, internal and external customers.
• Coordinate test enabling hardware procurement, installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
• Identifies, procures and integrates component elements (hardware, software, instrumentation, facilities) into a test platform (system, vehicle, rig, facility) to meet the test requirements.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 additional years of experience in design or test engineering.
• Able to obtain and maintain FAA Class-3 medical certificate or equivalent.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in Aerospace/Systems/Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability and willingness to work off-shift hours including 2nd and 3rd Shifts and weekends when program requirements dictate.
• Ability and willingness to travel off-site with Flying Test Bed when program requirements dictate.
• Ability and willingness to work at offsite locations for extended periods of time as business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to participate in development flight tests on an experimental aircraft.
• 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 organization ability.
• Project management experience in a cross-functional team environment with projects of moderate complexity.
• Familiarity with design, test and analysis tools, flight test operation, airframe/propulsion system integration.
• Familiarity with flight test and turbomachinery instrumentation (application, data acquisition and troubleshooting).
• Experience with propulsion testing techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with engine operation (performance, control systems and thermal responses).

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is $116,100 - $154,800 - 193,600. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 04/29/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirements Savings Plan, a tax-advantages 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes