Lead Engineer - Testing

General Electric Company

$95K — $159K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Design Engineering
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required

Responsibilities

  • Enforce operations for a safe working environment
  • Manage test requirements for development engines
  • Oversee cost and schedule for assigned engines
  • Interface daily with various teams including assembly and engineering design
  • Engage in scheduling and execution activities focusing on quality and cost initiatives
  • Refine and validate testing processes and procedures
  • Provide engine status briefings to senior leadership
  • Ensure compliance with quality and FAA regulations for test setups
  • Create and manage the engine test schedule using a Flight Deck approach

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance
  • Paid time off for vacation or illness
  • Relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Test Engineering is a hands-on engineering role that actively engages on the shop floor and test cell to ensure the collaboration of multiple Peebles Test Operation (PTO) teams in executing defined test requirements efficiently and in accordance with regulatory standards and GE Aerospace policies and procedures. Full-engine Development Test at PTO will span projects across many different product lines and types of tests, including Certification and Engineering-driven tests. This role works with many teams to ensure the test process meets the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). The Test Engineer will be responsible for test execution and project management during the Test phase, ensuring adherence to project timelines and goals.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Enforce and analyze operations to ensure a safe working environment
  • Responsible for managing test requirements for development engines
  • Responsible for cost and schedule of assigned engines.
  • Daily interface with: Peebles site support teams, assembly teams, instrumentation, evaluation, systems, test, engineering design, materials/fulfillment, tooling and project personnel, as well as the hourly work force.
  • Engagement in activities that will assist in the scheduling and execution of engines while focusing on: Integrity, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Over-all Cost Initiatives.
  • Refine, develop, and validate all aspects of the testing process including data systems, test facilities, and procedures to prioritize safety and quality as well as efficiency
  • Provide engine status briefings to senior business leadership
  • Coordinate with customers and business leadership to ensure all key development milestones are complete on time, on budget, and to the highest quality
  • Ensure engine test setups conform to latest quality and FAA regulations – this role will include signing test site conformities, 8130-9, for assigned engines
  • Create and manage the engine test schedule through the development process
  • Use a Flight Deck approach to deliver results and create solutions in a dynamic environment

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Design Engineering.
  • 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

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributesconstructively

  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $159,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidates 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 26th, 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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