Lead, Small Uncrewed Engine Systems Model

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Executive leadership development

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Evendale, OH is seeking a systems engineering leader to serve as an engine line Model Leader for advanced propulsion systems across unmanned and military portfolios. This in‑person role owns technical, schedule, and cost accountability for designated engine models, driving demonstrator and prototype propulsion to meet requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in propulsion (15+ with major leadership), strong gas turbine knowledge, and proven program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field.
• 10+ years propulsion or 15+ years with leadership of major propulsion programs (SPB1).
• Experience leading propulsion systems from concept through qualification.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbine engine design and integration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong program management: schedule, risk, and cost control.
• U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture, design integration, performance, and qualification for the engine model.
• Lead requirements management, interpreting and allocating customer requirements, developing derived requirements, and maintaining traceability.
• Coordinate interfaces, manage trades across modules, and balance performance, weight, cost and risk.
• Own program schedule and execution: lead IPTs, manage risks and opportunities, drive EVM.
• Develop and execute development/qualification plans from concept through production.
• Serve as primary technical interface with government customers and weapon system integrators.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Propulsion design

Requirements management

Technical leadership

Strong communication

EVM (Earned Value)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD (desired)

Tools

CAMEO Systems Modeler

Job description

GE Aerospace in Evendale, OH is seeking a systems engineering leader to serve as an engine line Model Leader for advanced propulsion systems across unmanned and military portfolios. This in‑person role owns technical, schedule, and cost accountability for designated engine models, driving demonstrator and prototype propulsion to meet requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in propulsion (15+ with major leadership), strong gas turbine knowledge, and proven program management.