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Staff Engineer - Project Management

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Staff Engineer - Project Management

Grand Rapids, MI

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 Platform Tools development strategy. You will serve as the US-based, Lead Engineering Project Manager for Avionics Tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and technical direction to large teams for multiple programs / projects with significant business impact.
  • Establish plans / programs, define objectives, and identify resources and funding sources.
  • Manage the programs / projects, provide interim reports to customers and modify plans as required.
  • Implement a rigorous EVMS.
  • Provide counsel to teams on design practices and standards.
  • Effectively communicate with customers and program managers to assure a quality product is delivered.
  • Lead other project managers and/or cost-account managers within Avionics Tools in project accomplishment.
  • Effectively apply Project Management Professional (PMP) principles and standard.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineer field from an accredited university or college.
  • At least 5 additional years of experience leading multi-disciplined teams.
  • Experience with engineering processes including:

    • Requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification.
    • Software development and integration.

Desired Characteristics

  • 5 years of software experience.
  • EVMS (pass exam).
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering
  • Ability to guide, influence and lead others not in a direct reporting relationship.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated project management ability.
  • Model-Based Development (MBD) experience.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
  • Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • And more!

Eligibility Requirement (s):

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position.
  • US Citizen: 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 prior to employment.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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: No

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA; Clearwater, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3784717
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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