Senior Engine Test Lead - Small Uncrewed Propulsion

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Evendale, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Engine Test Lead to guide the test program for GE426 and GK1500 propulsion systems, delivering high-quality data to inform design decisions and certify requirements.

You will own test strategy, coordinate multi-site operations, and ensure safety, with travel about 25%. The role requires a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain security clearance.

Join a team advancing military propulsion and collaborating with partners across government and industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engine Testing.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance; active clearance is a plus.
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test strategy and execution for GE426 and GK1500 engine programs, including component, module, and full-engine testing.
• Coordinate multi-site test operations across GE Aerospace Evendale, KTT, Edwards AFB, Purdue University, and government test facilities.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with KTT and other partners for all test-related activities.
• Define requirements for facilities, data acquisition, measurement capability, adapters, mounts, and tooling; manage deployment.
• Lead test data analysis, reporting, and problem solving; translate results into actionable conclusions.
• Own test safety, risk management, and compliance with safety and environmental standards across sites.

Skills

Engine testing

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Safety management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

CFD

MBSE/CAMEO Systems Modeler

Job description

GE Aerospace in Evendale, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Engine Test Lead to guide the test program for GE426 and GK1500 propulsion systems, delivering high-quality data to inform design decisions and certify requirements.

You will own test strategy, coordinate multi-site operations, and ensure safety, with travel about 25%. The role requires a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain security clearance.

Join a team advancing military propulsion and collaborating with partners across government and industry.