Electronics Sub-Section Engineering Manager

GE Aerospace; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace's Unison division seeks an Engineering Sub-Section Manager for Electronics to lead a high-performing design engineering team. You will guide research, design, development, and enhancements of aerospace components, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivery commitments.

You will recruit, mentor, and develop engineers while shaping priorities, budgets, and processes. This role requires strong judgment, collaboration across functions, and staying current with industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering plus 5+ years in aerospace/industrial leadership OR 9+ years with HS diploma
• Experience leading design/engineering teams in R&D, new product development, and customer/production support
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to recruit, develop andlead teams with transparent feedback
• Familiar with industry standards and controls modeling/simulation
• Established project management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead a first-line design engineering team focused on R&D and product support
• Align projects and programs across design engineering and electronics product line with business goals
• Drive on-time delivery and quality improvements across the team
• Recruit, onboard and train team members; mentor talent
• Influence priorities and budgets; manage resource allocation
• Stay current on emerging technologies and contribute to strategy and policy

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Recruiting

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

DO-160

DO-178

DO-254

ARP4754

Job description

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

As an Engineering Sub-Section Manager for Electronics you will build and lead a high-performing design engineering team grounded in collaboration, accountability, and expertise. In addition to team leadership, you will contribute directly to the research, design, and development of aerospace components and systems, while also driving enhancements to existing products.

In this role, you will shape the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of your team and provide significant input into priorities. You will operate within established professional practices and policies aligned to the responsibilities of the role. While the position offers moderate autonomy, it requires a high level of operational judgment to deliver consistent outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a first-line team of professional engineersfocused on R&D, new product development/intro, and support for customers and production on legacy products.
• Shape approaches, projects, and programsacross design engineering and the electronics product line to align with business goals.
• Elevate team quality, efficiency, and effectivenessto drive execution and on-time delivery of key projects.
• Build and sustain a high-performing design engineering teamcentered on collaboration, accountability, and expertise.
• Own recruiting, selection, and onboarding/trainingto ensure the team has the right skills and ramp-up support.
• Develop talent through mentoring, feedback, career planning, and performance management, applying discipline when appropriate.
• Influence engineering priorities and budgetsandown resource allocationfor the team to meet commitments and adapt to changing needs.
• Advance specialized technical knowledgewithin the discipline; stay current on emerging technologies and contribute to strategy and policy within the area of responsibility.
• Apply best practices and interface effectively across functions(e.g., manufacturing, product management, technology, and operations); maintain awareness of competitive landscape and market differentiators.
• Make sound decisions on complex problemsusing judgment, technical experience, and the team’s expertise; bring fresh perspectives to existing solutions and foster alignment by clearly explaining sensitive or challenging information.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering and leadership in aerospace or industrial settings, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in engineering and leadership in aerospace or industrial settings.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Electrical hardware experience will be directly applicable.
• Working knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, and ARP4754 industry standards
• Familiar with Analog and Digital Design processes as well as controls modeling and simulation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop and lead individuals/teams
• Ability to provide and receive transparent feedback as a part of personal and team’s individual development
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute initiatives
• Established project management skills.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes