Lead Engine Test Engineer – Development & Production

Y99000 General Electric Company; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Test Engineer to provide technical and operational leadership for engine test activities supporting development and production programs.

This role plans, coordinates, and executes complex test campaigns, serving as a key interface across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Facilities, and Technical Support to ensure test readiness, flawless execution, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engine Test Operations or similar).
• Strong technical depth combined with operational leadership capability.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and independent judgment with the desire and willingness to learn.
• Ability to anticipate risks, remove barriers, and drive execution across organizational boundaries.
• Commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of multiple engine tests in support of development and production program goals.
• Provide technical and operational leadership across test activities, balancing priorities, resources, schedules, and cell availability.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to develop test requirements, support new product introduction, and ensure smooth transition from development to production.
• Oversee pre-test readiness, including test plans, required documentation, hardware and tooling, specialized equipment, and test cell preparation.
• Lead tollgate, readiness, and technical reviews to ensure test scope, risks, and execution plans are fully aligned before start.
• Direct engine setup, installation, and test execution in coordination with technicians, facilities, data teams, and other support functions.
• Monitor test progress, communicate status to stakeholders, respond to technical and data requests, and elevate risks or constraints as needed.
• Drive troubleshooting and rapid resolution of engine, facility, instrumentation, and data system issues during test execution.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of test documentation, post-test summaries, lessons learned, and closure of follow-up actions.
• Maintain ownership for multiple test cells, including operational readiness, maintenance coordination, reliability, and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts such as process changes, cell upgrades, kaizens, and lessons learned read‑across across programs and platforms.
• Capture team feedback, prioritize improvement opportunities, and drive implementation through closure and sustainment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Ownership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

HS Diploma + 4+ years in Engine Test Operations

Job description

GE Aerospace seeks a Test Engineer to provide technical and operational leadership for engine test activities supporting development and production programs.

This role plans, coordinates, and executes complex test campaigns, serving as a key interface across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Facilities, and Technical Support to ensure test readiness, flawless execution, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement.