Aerospace Power Systems Testing Specialist

GE Aerospace; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Testing Specialist to validate electrical-power generation and conversion products. You will set up test rigs, instrumentation, and data-acquisition systems in a large lab, working with teams across engineering, EHS, quality, and planning to ensure safe, accurate tests and reliable data.

The role requires 7+ years of practical testing experience, strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and flexibility to support off-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in testing or related environments.
• Hands-on experience operating, setting up, maintaining, or troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed technical procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and safety requirements.
• Willingness to support testing outside standard first-shift hours and on weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory and field validation tests, inspections, and data-acquisition activities supporting aerospace electrical-power generation and conversion products.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and maintain test equipment, test cells, instrumentation, and data-acquisition systems.
• Support the design and construction of test facilities, test rigs, instrumentation systems, and test software.
• Read, understand, and strictly follow test plans, test procedures, equipment operating procedures, quality-control documents, maintenance manuals, and shop manuals.
• Partner with engineering teams on test setup, test execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of test results.
• Use sound electrical and mechanical judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues within established procedures.
• Collaborate with EHS, quality, planning, materials, and engineering teams to meet site safety, quality, operational, and continuous-improvement objectives.
• Collect, organize, inspect, and communicate accurate test data and observations to support product design and validation decisions.
• Support safe and efficient operation of high-power laboratory equipment and test environments.
• Work independently within established guidance and escalate complex issues to senior team members as appropriate.
• Be available to support testing outside regular first-shift hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as program needs require.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading procedures

Test equipment operation

Data collection

Safety mindset

Education

Engineering degree (Associate or Bachelor)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Sensors

Instrumentation systems

Test automation

Test software development

Test rigs

Job description

GE Aerospace in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a hands-on Testing Specialist to validate electrical-power generation and conversion products. You will set up test rigs, instrumentation, and data-acquisition systems in a large lab, working with teams across engineering, EHS, quality, and planning to ensure safe, accurate tests and reliable data.

The role requires 7+ years of practical testing experience, strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, and flexibility to support off-hours as needed.