Systems Engineer – Product Integration

GE Aerospace; Spring Lake (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Systems Engineer – Product Integration to drive cross-functional systems engineering across the product lifecycle, from concept to production and operation. You will translate business and technical requirements into integrated solutions that meet customer needs, performance expectations, and quality standards.

This hybrid role requires collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong technical judgment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in systems engineering and product integration.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support system integration activities across components, modules, and products to ensure maximum system performance, operability, and compliance.
• Manage system and product requirements, including development, flow down, traceability, and alignment across component owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and partner teams.
• Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product or system, including system-level test planning, execution support, and closure of verification evidence.
• Define and communicate product requirements for modules, components, subcontractors, and external partners.
• Manage interfaces between components, teams, and execution organizations to ensure integrated product development and successful program execution.
• Drive CTQ and risk trades with design teams to balance technical performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Maintain oversight of the overall product configuration, including support for configuration management and configuration control processes.
• Apply technical knowledge and prior experience to execute engineering work in alignment with established policies, strategies, and business objectives.
• Work across teams and functions to support planning, execution, issue resolution, and on-time delivery of engineering commitments.
• Use sound judgment and analytical thinking to evaluate options, solve technical problems, and elevate issues as needed.
• Provide informal guidance and technical support to less experienced team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary The Systems Engineer – Product Integration is responsible for driving cross‑functional systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle, from concept and design through production and operation. This role ensures business and technical requirements are translated into integrated system solutions that meet customer needs, performance expectations, and quality standards. The position supports product and component integration, requirements management, interface definition, validation and verification planning, risk management, and configuration control. This role impacts departmental execution and requires strong technical judgment, collaboration, and disciplined execution within established engineering practices.

Job Description Summary The Systems Engineer – Product Integration is responsible for driving cross‑functional systems engineering activities across the product lifecycle, from concept and design through production and operation. This role ensures business and technical requirements are translated into integrated system solutions that meet customer needs, performance expectations, and quality standards. The position supports product and component integration, requirements management, interface definition, validation and verification planning, risk management, and configuration control. This role impacts departmental execution and requires strong technical judgment, collaboration, and disciplined execution within established engineering practices. The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) : An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and support system integration activities across components, modules, and products to ensure maximum system performance, operability, and compliance.
• Manage system and product requirements, including development, flow down, traceability, and alignment across component owners, suppliers, subcontractors, and partner teams.
• Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product or system, including system‑level test planning, execution support, and closure of verification evidence.
• Define and communicate product requirements for modules, components, subcontractors, and external partners.
• Manage interfaces between components, teams, and execution organizations to ensure integrated product development and successful program execution.
• Drive CTQ and risk trades with design teams to balance technical performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Maintain oversight of the overall product configuration, including support for configuration management and configuration control processes.
• Apply technical knowledge and prior experience to execute engineering work in alignment with established policies, strategies, and business objectives.
• Work across teams and functions to support planning, execution, issue resolution, and on‑time delivery of engineering commitments.
• Use sound judgment and analytical thinking to evaluate options, solve technical problems, and elevate issues as needed.
• Provide informal guidance and technical support to less experienced team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or a related technical discipline; or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a relevant engineering or technical function.
• Experience in systems engineering, product integration, requirements management, validation and verification, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and coordinate technical activities involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, develop solutions, and drive closure.
• Ability to document plans, coordinate activities, and execute programs with discipline.
• Experience with requirements management, interface management, system integration, and configuration control.
• Established project management or program coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional, team‑based engineering environment.
• Demonstrated technical curiosity and willingness to build depth in a specific engineering discipline.

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00 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 your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/26.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes