General Electric Company

Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer

General Electric Company • $95K — $127K *
Clearwater, FL 33756In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience creating automated test systems for complex electronic products in production environments.
  • Proficient in software development using C, C++, C#, and related tools.
  • Fundamental understanding of electrical/electronic design principles.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex hardware and software technical issues.
  • Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex aerospace products.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for manufacturing test systems and debugging.
  • Develop automated test software utilizing National Instruments tools and Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Influence test strategy and test coverage metrics across various levels of manufacturing.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive test design documentation and specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test solutions with quality and safety standards.
  • Mentor junior test engineers on tools, architecture, and design practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance programs.
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance provided.
  • Access to employee wellness programs and Health Coach services.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation, managing requirements, and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.

Location: Clearwater, FL

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products, from concept through deployment.

  • Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including debug of test systems, test failures, and equipment issues.

  • Develop andmaintainautomated test software using National InstrumentsTestStand, C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio, and C inLabWindows/CVI (or equivalent tools).

  • Influence overall test strategy and coverage, including test data analytics, design-for-test (DFT) input, and board-level test strategies in manufacturing.

  • Create andmaintaintest design documentation, including requirements, test specifications, schematics/drawings, procedures, test software documentation, verification procedures, and reports.

  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements, safety, and quality standards.

  • Contribute tonew product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing.

  • Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools, architecture, design practices, and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams.

  • Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership.

  • Prepare and deliver technical material forcustomerand internal design/test reviews and presentations.

  • Plan and manage own work andassignedresources to meet schedule, cost, quality, and complianceobjectives.

  • Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability, productivity, and quality.

Required Qualifications:

  • BSdegreeinComputer Engineering,Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience designing automated test systems for complex electronic products or electrical systems in a production or high-reliability environment.

  • Knowledge and experience in software development using C, C++, C#.

  • Fundamentalknowledgeofelectrical design for electrical/electronic equipment.

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems, including hardware, software, and system-level issues.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

  • Proven ability to document, plan, and execute projects or work packages to meet scope, schedule, and qualityobjectives.

  • GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics:
  • Hands-on experience with National Instruments tools, includingTestStandandLabWindows/CVI, for automated test development.
  • Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial interfaces, including analog and discrete I/O, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, Ethernet, CAN, and similar.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and achieve milestones and deliverables.
  • Systems engineering mindset, including requirementsflowdown, interface definition, traceability, and verification planning.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources to meet task schedule, cost, and qualityobjectiveswith minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, 8D, or similar methods).
  • Experience using Git-based tools (e.g., GitHub) for source control, code review, issue tracking, and collaboration.
  • Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP coursework, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent) is a plus.
  • Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries and familiarity with relevant standards.


The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $127,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors,including the candidates experience, education, and skill set.This position is also eligiblefor an annual discretionary bonus based on apercentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.This posting isexpected to close on 8/31/26.

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 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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)).

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About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
GE
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