Coordinate multi-site test operations across GE Aerospace Evendale, KTT, Edwards AFB, Purdue University, and government test facilities, ensuring aligned execution of test article delivery, facility readiness, instrumentation installation, test conduct, and post-test activities.
Serve as the primary technical interface with Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT) and other partners for all test-related activities, driving integrated planning, readiness reviews, issue resolution, data sharing, and governance across organizational boundaries.
Manage test facility, instrumentation, and enabling hardware readiness by defining requirements for facilities, data acquisition systems, measurement capability, adapters, mounts, slave hardware, and assembly/build tooling; coordinating design, procurement, fabrication, calibration, and deployment to support test campaigns.
Lead test data analysis, reporting, and technical problem solving by monitoring data quality, identifying anomalies, supporting root cause and corrective actions, and translating test results into clear conclusions and recommendations for engineering, program leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
Own test safety, risk management, and operational discipline by leading hazard analyses, readiness reviews, go/no-go decisions, and incident follow-up, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and operational standards across all test sites.
Drive cross-functional execution and continuous improvement by partnering with systems, design, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management teams to deliver test objectives, improve efficiency and data quality, capture lessons learned, and establish standard work and Lean/FLIGHT DECK-based best practices for engine testing.
Travel approximately 25%
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engine Testing
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active U.S. government security clearance
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience in propulsion system testing and turbomachinery testing, including leading Test Engineering programs
Demonstrated experience leading engine test programs from planning through execution and data analysis
Strong understanding of gas turbine engine operation, performance, and testing principles
Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and measurement techniques for propulsion systems
Experience with small uncrewed engines, expendable propulsion systems, or limited-life engine applications
Experience with Department of Defense weapon system testing and qualification
Experience with military engine testing, including MIL-STD test requirements and procedures
Knowledge of test facility design, test cell operations, and test safety protocols
Experience with advanced instrumentation techniques, including high-speed data acquisition, optical measurements, and non-intrusive diagnostics
Proficiency with data analysis tools and software (MATLAB, Python, or equivalent)
Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or performance modeling to support test planning and data interpretation
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler
Familiarity with GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating model
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)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
