Aerospace Risk & Qualification Lead for X-Bat

GE Aerospace; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Technical Leader to drive risk management and qualification for the X-bat program. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance, delivering complex assignments with long-term impact.

You will manage risk registers, document plans, and present status to senior leadership while guiding continuous improvement and adhering to aviation standards and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace engineering.
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement comprehensive risk management plans for X-bat projects, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks.
• Develop and manage the qualification strategy for X-bat components and systems, including testing and validation activities.
• Maintain the program's Risk Register, aligned with Airframer and Using Service risk registers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to integrate risk and qualification activities across the product lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain documentation for risk assessments, mitigation actions, qualification plans, test reports, and compliance matrices.
• Present risk status and qualification progress to senior leadership and stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to GE Aerospace processes, AS9100, DO-160, FAA, EASA, MIL standards for X-bat programs.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management methodologies and tools.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors/regulators regarding X-bat propulsion qualification status.
• Mentor team members in risk management and qualification best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Aerospace engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Technical Leader to drive risk management and qualification for the X-bat program. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance, delivering complex assignments with long-term impact.

You will manage risk registers, document plans, and present status to senior leadership while guiding continuous improvement and adhering to aviation standards and customer