Advanced Lead Test Engineer - Flight Test

GE Aerospace; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Lead Test Engineer - Flight Test to lead flight test operations, ensure the safety and quality of flight tests, and provide technical guidance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least six years of relevant experience, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(K) matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in a flight test engineering position.
• Able to obtain FAA Class-3 medical certificate.
• Familiarity with flight test operations and propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute flight test activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on safety planning.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

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.

Job Description

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
  
  

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 09/28/2025.

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, 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. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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