Lead Avionics Networking Engineering Manager

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Technical Manager to lead an avionics networking engineering team within the ION organization. You will drive strategy, improve performance, and ensure successful project execution for civil and military platforms.

The role leads 8–10 engineers, including SMEs and PMs, with a focus on teamwork, accountability, and technical excellence. You will report to the ION Section Manager, participate in daily execution rhythms, and guide competency development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• 8–10 years of systems engineering or technical leadership experience.
• Experience leading avionics/networking or safety-critical aerospace programs.
• Experience with aerospace development and certification processes (DO‑178C).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics networking engineering team across bids, program execution, product development, integration, verification and support.
• Grow and sustain the team through workforce planning, onboarding and coaching.
• Drive DO‑178C/DO‑254 compliance and cross‑functional coordination in DAL A environments.
• Define strategies covering requirements, architecture, integration, verification, validation, certification, lifecycle planning.
• Manage daily execution rhythms and act as technical escalation point.
• Allocate resources and manage outsourced activities to meet project needs.
• Maintain clear communication and risk management with stakeholders.

Skills

People leadership

Systems engineering

Embedded software

Program leadership

Communication skills

DO-178C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Aerospace/Engineering/Physics/Math/CS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ARINC 664 (AFDX)

Time‑Sensitive Networking (TSN)

DO‑178C knowledge

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Technical Manager to lead an avionics networking engineering team within the ION organization. You will drive strategy, improve performance, and ensure successful project execution for civil and military platforms.

The role leads 8–10 engineers, including SMEs and PMs, with a focus on teamwork, accountability, and technical excellence. You will report to the ION Section Manager, participate in daily execution rhythms, and guide competency development.