Lead Engineer 2 - Testing

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Controls Test Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing initiatives for complex components and systems. The role requires strong technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to influence project directions. U.S.

citizenship and security clearance are prerequisites. The position offers a base salary range of $95,000–$125,000 per year, plus potential discretionary bonus and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of experience in Engineering).
• At least three additional years of engineering or testing experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects per engineering standards and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel and cross‑functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implement plans to meet technical requirements of components and systems.
• Develop action plans to respond to issues and problems.
• Lead or participate on teams addressing organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, approaches to meet technical and program requirements.
• Lead/participate and present in technical and program reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects per policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Technical aptitude

Team collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Controls Test Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. Has the experience or expertise to solve complex problems. Able to develop and execute objectives for self and others. This role has the ability to effect short‑term and some long‑term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to personnel and cross‑functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems.
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues and problems.
• Lead or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements.
• Lead/participate and present or review in technical and program reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of experience in Engineering).
• At least three additional years of experience in an Engineering or Testing position.
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Electrical/Mechanical design knowledge for fuel and hydraulic system components.
• FADEC Test System experience.
• Existing and active DoD Secret Security clearance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health and well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coaching; employee assistance; retirement savings plans; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability insurance; life insurance; and paid time off.

A relocation assistance is provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Employment Conditions

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information, and employment is contingent upon the ability to prove status as a U.S. Person, such as U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or granted asylee or refugee.

Employees may be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing and a required drug screen upon hire.