Lead Engineer 2 - Testing

General Electric Company

$95K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years experience
  • 3+ years experience in Engineering or Testing role
  • U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance
  • Preference for candidates with existing US Government Security Clearance
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute design, analysis, and evaluation of engineering projects
  • Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams
  • Implement plans to meet technical requirements
  • Develop action plans to address issues
  • Lead or participate in teams for organizational initiatives
  • Recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage)
  • Access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation or illness
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Controls Test Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals/programs/processes for an area or business segment. Has the experience or expertise to solve complex problems. Able to develop and execute objectives for self and others. This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

· Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements

· Provide technical leadership to personnel/ cross functional teams supporting the assigned project

· Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems

· Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/ problems

· Lead or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues

· Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements

· Lead/Participate and present or review in technical and program reviews

· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engineering).

· At least 3 additional years of experience in an Engineering or Testing position.

· 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

Desired Characteristics:

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

· Electrical/Mechanical design knowledge for fuel and hydraulic system components

· FADEC Test System experience

· Existing and active DoD Secret Security clearance

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

· Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity

· Ability to influence others and lead small teams

· Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 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 September 22nd, 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 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. ​

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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