Test Engineer

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an entry-level Test Engineer to assist the Test Director and senior engineers in coordinating test card execution, setup, and data collection for development engine tests. You will learn how requirements translate to test plans and support test operations across campaigns.

You will gain mentorship, develop core test engineering skills focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while collaborating with DoD or commercial customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Internship/co-op or lab experience related to testing, instrumentation, or data analysis.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test readiness activities, including setup, instrumentation checks, and pre-test inspections under guidance.
• Help prepare and update test cards, procedures, and checklists; track changes and approvals.
• Support day-of-test execution by monitoring test steps, logging data, and communicating status to the Test Director.
• Perform basic data review and help compile results, plots, and summaries for internal customers with technical oversight.
• Coordinate with Systems and Evaluation Engineering to clarify requirements and ensure proper integration into test plans.
• Help maintain the test schedule, track hardware needs, and support asset/rig readiness to meet program milestones.
• Contribute to lessons learned capture, corrective actions, and knowledge sharing across engine owners.
• Participate in priority meetings, tollgate reviews, and readiness checks; follow documented best practices and TSE processes.
• Support budget/schedule inputs by providing estimates and status to responsible teams; learn finance and scheduling tools.
• Maintain transparent, professional communication with program customers and cross-functional partners.
• Prioritize safety and compliance, promptly escalating risks and following standard work.

Skills

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

Open Plan

Clarity

Spotfire

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join the Product Validation team supporting commercial and military Development Engine Test readiness, setup, and execution. As an entry-level Test Engineer, you’ll assist the Test Director and senior engineers in coordinating test card execution, preparing setups and facility needs, performing inspections, and delivering test artifacts. You’ll learn how engineering requirements translate to test plans, partner with Evaluation and Systems Engineering, contribute to upgrades of test systems, and support the test operations team throughout test campaigns. You’ll develop core test engineering skills with strong mentorship, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with test readiness activities, including setup, instrumentation checks, and pre-test inspections under guidance.
• Help prepare and update test cards, procedures, and checklists; track changes and approvals.
• Support day-of-test execution by monitoring test steps, logging data, and communicating status to the Test Director.
• Perform basic data review and help compile results, plots, and summaries for internal customers with technical oversight.
• Coordinate with Systems and Evaluation Engineering to clarify requirements and ensure proper integration into test plans.
• Help maintain the test schedule, track hardware needs, and support asset/rig readiness to meet program milestones.
• Contribute to lessons learned capture, corrective actions, and knowledge sharing across engine owners.
• Participate in priority meetings, tollgate reviews, and readiness checks; follow documented best practices and TSE processes.
• Support budget/schedule inputs by providing estimates and status to responsible teams; learn finance and scheduling tools.
• Maintain transparent, professional communication with program customers and cross-functional partners.
• Prioritize safety and compliance, promptly escalating risks and following standard work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Internship/co-op, project work, or lab experience related to testing, instrumentation, or data analysis preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure to engine or rig testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with finance and scheduling tools (Open Plan, Clarity) and analytics/visualization (Spotfire or similar).
• Basic understanding of project coordination and ability to manage multiple tasks with supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and a learning mindset.
• Experience collaborating with DoD or commercial customers and processes is a plus.
• Awareness of lean/continuous improvement concepts and standard work.
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance (Secret or higher).

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