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Test Systems Design Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Test Systems Design Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Summary

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

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Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design and specify new production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products
  • Create test design documentation including test specifications, drawings, procedures, software, verification procedures and reports.
  • Develop test hardware designs (signal conditioning, signal conversion, stimulus synthesis, filtering cable harness design, etc.).
  • Generate test software in National Instruments TestStand, C in LabWindows CVI and C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Work closely with the R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing, including hands-on debug of test systems.
  • Contribute to the company's production engineering objectives regarding new product introduction, process improvement and lean manufacturing.
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
  • Manage own time and assigned resources to meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 0-2 years of experience in engineering dealing with electronics, preferably product/equipment design.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience in electrical design for electrical/electronics equipment.
  • Knowledge and experience in software development using C, C++, C#; system-level development.
  • Understanding and ability of circuits troubleshooting, familiarity with typical lab Strong oral and written communication skills.

Eligibility Requirement (s):

  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Ability to manage own time to meet task schedule, cost and quality objectives.
  • Application of problem solving and root cause corrective action tools and Experience in the Aerospace/Avionics industry.
  • Proficiency in C/ C++/ C#, National Instruments TestStand, LabWindows/CVI
  • Knowledge of electrical design for test equipment (signal conditioning, signal conversion, stimulus synthesis, filtering cable harness design, etc.).

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001032EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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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