Avionics Advanced Technology Organization Engineering Leader

Job Description

In your role, you will:

• Provide overall engineering leadership of the Advanced Technology Organization.  Build and coach a high performing team with the necessary subject matter expertise to exploit emerging technologies and deliver on commitments to the business.
• Lead the customer technical engagement strategy in collaboration with the Product Line and Sales teams.
• Establish direct relationships with customers and regulators to ensure alignment of Avionics strategy to customer future needs, promote acceptance of new technologies and products, and influence customer requirements.
• Own the Multi-Generation Technology Plan (MGTP) to identify, prioritize and fund next-generation technology in support of the Avionics strategy.  Ensure alignment to the Multi-Generation Product Plan (MGPP).
• Serve as the Engineering focal point for developing Avionics Long Term Strategy.
• Allocate R&D resources to support the MGTP/MGPP, prioritizing resources to areas of greatest impact.
• Drive execution of technology maturation efforts to ensure Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) for launch of New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Own the New Technology Introduction (NTI) process.
• Collaborate with the Product Line and Sales teams to develop and execute pursuit strategies to successfully capture new opportunities.
• Build an environment where key technologies are seeded with customers ahead of RFI/RFP release.
• Partner with GE Aerospace Research on key technology development.
• Secure external Science & Technology funding to support Avionics technology roadmaps.
• Lead the technical community in assessing competitors, understanding technology market trends, and identifying supplier/partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers, grows, and retains talent.
• Maintain unwavering commitment to compliance, integrity, and inclusiveness.  Establish a culture of compliance in your group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, software engineering or computer science from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in avionics engineering product development, including at least 6 years of experience in science & technology, program/project, or organizational/people leadership roles.
• Extensive domain expertise in avionics systems integration, hardware, and/or software development.
• This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic, software engineering or computer science from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of the avionics market, including customer, competitor and supplier positions in the technology and product strategy spaces.
• Understanding of emerging avionics technologies such as signal processing & sensing, artificial intelligence & machine learning, cybersecurity, or advanced hardware.
• Strong customer mindset.  Proven ability to engage with customers, understand their problem statements, and develop strategies to deliver solutions.
• Effective communicator.  Viewed as knowledgeable, consultative, and objective.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills.  Proven ability to build effective teams, inspire excellence, and lead change.
• Strong collaboration skills.  Demonstrated ability to constructively partner and drive alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading successful execution of complex technology and/or product development programs.
• Lean mindset and track record of Lean transformation.

Location

Preferred location - Grand Rapids, MI but open to Clearwater, FL as well

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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