Lead Engineer Testing

GE Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time-off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Engineer for Testing in Peebles to drive laboratory and field validation activities, build and upgrade test facilities, and lead a team across multiple projects. You will coordinate with infrastructure, sourcing, and government property teams to meet program goals.

The role requires a DoD clearance, SAP experience, and strong communication and project management skills, with responsibility for developing staff and ensuring high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or testing experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory and field validation testing, inspection, and data acquisition for design and validation of products and services.
• Design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and development of test software.
• Direct people management including staffing and performance development.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Sourcing and Government Property managers to meet business objectives.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Lead Engineer TestingApply: Peebles: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R5039120# ****Job Description Summary****Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).# **Job Description****Roles and Responsibilities*** Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services. Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and the development of test software* Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.* Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market* Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.* In this role you will help define, implement and provide requirements needed for assembly and test efforts for multiple new product lines. This position will require off site meeting support periodically. Will work closely with Infrastructure and Sourcing teams on new construction and upgrades of existing facilities to meet future business demand. Will work closely with multiple stakeholders across various organizations to achieve short and long term business objectives, including management of Government Property.**Minimum Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or testing experience)* Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or testing experience**Additional Information*** This position is available for internal movement only and is restricted to applications from employees currently within IMAT.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.**Desired Characteristics & Experiences*** Existing DoD security clearance* Previous experience working SAP Strong oral and written communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.* Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.* 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.