Advanced Controls Test Leader
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryDo you want to be involved in GE Aerospace’s maturation of next generation technologies (hybrid electric, hydrogen, etc.) that are central to the realization of aviation industry sustainability goals in the first half of the 21st century? If so, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team as Advanced Controls Test Leader.
As an Advanced Controls Test Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing the testing procedures and protocols related to advanced control systems in various projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration, validation, and optimization of control algorithms in our products. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of control systems, and a proven track record of implementing and testing complex control strategies.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Advanced Controls Test Leader, you will:
- Participate in all facets of the systems engineering process – system architecture, systems engineering, and project management
- Own the coordination and management of testing and integration with Test Systems Engineering, Aviation Systems, and Engine Systems organizations – this includes engine test and subsystem testing within the GE Aviation EPISCenter
- Collaborate with internal teams and external customers to define and formalize system, hardware, software, simulation, and human integration requirements and test/validation plans
- Document and proliferate best practices for testing to benefit all next generation programs
- Apply GE best practices and design standards
- Model systems to a level of fidelity and degree of accuracy consistent with the model’s intended usage
- Integrate simulations on site and at customer facilities within project timelines
- Present results to internal (GE) and external (airframer, government, …) customers
- Collaborate effectively in a diverse, global, distributed work environment
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in SPOCT engineering disciplines
Desired Characteristics
- Highly-motivated, self-starting, and passionate
- Exceptional communication skills and willingness to continually improve communication and influencing skills in more-distributed work environments
- Experience modelling system behavior in Simulink, NPSS, or other programming languages
- Coding experience in MATLAB, python, C/C++, SCADE, VBA, etc.
- Control system design experience
- Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Demonstrated team leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
- Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams
- Project planning and project management experience
- Keen listener and innate drive to succeed
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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Ident #:
R3757492
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