Capture Manager - Advanced Programs

General Electric Company

$142K — $217K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in Propulsion Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, requiring U.S. Citizenship.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
  • Proven program management skills including planning and budgeting.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the GE Edison Works business development team to secure new contracts.
  • Contribute to long-term strategic business planning.
  • Support Advanced Propulsion System studies through systems integration.
  • Protect intellectual property while establishing customer relationships.
  • Lead advanced studies, proposals, and cost estimates for contract initiatives.
  • Ensure high-quality, timely proposal submissions for military contracts.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with weapon systems contractors and DoD agencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Access to health coaching and employee assistance programs.
  • Retirement benefits with matching contributions and planning resources.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacation and illness.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
In Advanced Programs, we invent, develop, and test the future of advanced military technologies and integrated propulsion systems, delivering an asymmetric capability to the U.S. warfighter as they protect and defend freedom around the globe.

Job Description

1In this role, you may:

  • Work closely with the GE Edison Works business development team to shape, attract, and win new contracts centered on next generation propulsion system capabilities that meet business and customer needs.
  • Be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.
  • Provide systems integration focus working directly with GE EW Project counterpart to support Advanced Propulsion System studies.
  • Establish Customer pull and protect IP.
  • Help lead and direct, advanced studies, proposals, ROM cost estimates and road map initiatives.
  • Help drive proposal quality, timely delivery and competitive proposals for OEM/DoD RFIs and RFPs.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with Weapon Systems Contractors or DoD Agencies and position GE for winning on customer activities.
  • Manage budgets and schedules.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering role, with at least 5 years of experience in Propulsion Preliminary Design or Propulsion Systems Engineering (Aero / Thermal / Mechanical).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US 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.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated customer interface skills.
  • Demonstrated program management abilities (planning, budgets, schedules, reviews).
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Current Active DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Experience with WSC or DoD customer and processes.
  • Experience working early TRL multi-disciplinary programs.
  • Experience leading or supporting proposals or external funding pursuits.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead by influence.
  • Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.  

The base pay range for this position is 142,100.00 - 217,900. 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 July 1, 2026.

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 aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.​

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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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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