Sr Systems Development Engine Qualification Lead

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr Systems Development Engine Qualification Lead to serve as the technical authority for Small Uncrewed Engines development programs. You will own the Propulsion System Integrity Program (PSIP) strategy, documentation, and execution of comprehensive qualification testing to transition next-generation turbojet engines from engineering models to flight-certified assets.

You will author and maintain formal plans, interact with U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in gas turbine engine design, turbojet engine design, systems integration, and/or test engineering.
• U.S. Government Security Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain the PSIP Master Plan, enforcing MIL-STD-3024 across design verification, structural testing, and service life tracking.
• Lead the definition of engine qualification programs, writing testing profiles, plans, and test matrices.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for military airworthiness authorities (USAF, US Navy, AFLCMC) to achieve final Type Certification.
• Oversee complex ground and altitude test cell operations.
• Analyze telemetry, thermal fatigue, and rotor dynamics data to troubleshoot anomalies during qualification.
• Conduct FMECA on critical engine components, establishing inspection intervals.
• Travel approximately 25%.

Skills

Gas turbine design

Turbojet design

Systems integration

Test engineering

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

NPSS

Job description

Business Overview

GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines & Services organization is the provider of choice for combat and trainer engines, rotorcraft and turboprop engines, mobility engines (tankers/transport), and marine gas turbines for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Our team is responsible for design, manufacturing, and assembly of the engines on which the military depends, along with a vast array of services and support to approximately 30,000 engines in the field.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Business Overview

GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines & Services organization is the provider of choice for combat and trainer engines, rotorcraft and turboprop engines, mobility engines (tankers/transport), and marine gas turbines for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Our team is responsible for design, manufacturing, and assembly of the engines on which the military depends, along with a vast array of services and support to approximately 30,000 engines in the field.

Role Overview

The Sr Systems Development Engine Qualification Lead will serve as the technical authority for GE Aerospace’s Small Uncrewed Engines development programs. This role will be the custodian of the Propulsion System Integrity Program (PSIP) under MIL-STD-3024 and will own the strategy, documentation, and execution of comprehensive qualification testing required to transition our next-generation turbojet engines from engineering models to flight-certified assets.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Author and maintain the formal PSIP Master Plan, enforcing all elements of MIL-STD-3024 across design verification, structural testing, and service life tracking.
• Lead the definition of engine qualification programs, writing testing profiles, plans, and test matrices.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for military airworthiness authorities (e.g., USAF, US Navy, AFLCMC Propulsion Directorate) to achieve final Type Certification.
• Oversee complex ground and altitude test cell operations.
• Analyze real-time telemetry, thermal fatigue, and rotor dynamics data to troubleshoot anomalies during qualification.
• Conduct Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) on critical engine components, establishing lifting criteria and inspection intervals.
• Travel approximately 25%

Required 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 gas turbine engine design, turbojet engine design, systems integration, and/or test engineering
• 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 US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. government security clearance
• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience leading gas turbine engine design, turbojet engine design, systems integration, and/or test engineering
• Thorough working knowledge of military propulsion standards, specifically MIL-STD-3024 (PSIP) and engine structural integrity concepts
• Direct experience defending technical packages or flight readiness reviews to federal agencies like the FAA Propulsion discipline or military program offices
• Proficiency with engine performance modeling software (e.g., NPSS) or structural lifecycle prediction tools

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No