Avionics Tools Engineering Project Leader

Job Description Summary

The Avionics Tools Engineering Project Leader demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the Avionics Tools organization, directly manage complex issues within multiple projects, be involved in long-term planning and contribute to the overall Tools development strategy. You will serve as an US-based, Lead Engineering Project Manager for Avionics Tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction to large teams for multiple software development projects with significant business impact
• Establish plans for projects, define objectives, identify engineering resources, and manage costs
• Manage the project schedules, provide reports to customers and modify plans as required
• Act as a CAM for Cost Plus programs implementing certified EVMS
• Provide oversight of design practices and standards
• Effectively communicate with customers and program managers to assure a quality product is delivered on time and within budget
• Effectively apply Project Management Professional (PMP) principles and standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in from an accredited university or college
• Five years of experience leading software teams supporting external and internal customers
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
• Experience with engineering processes including:
  • Requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification
  • Software development and integration
  • EVMS

Desired Characteristics

• Three years of experience in software development
• Experience leading in a matrix organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• PMP certification
• Simulation Development experience
• FAA / EASA / NAA certification
• DO-178C
• DO-330

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 - $149,000. 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 March 13th, 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.

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

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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