Engine Systems Sustainment Senior Staff Engineer
Location
Lynn, MA | United States
Job description
Job Description Summary
Edison Works, the military business unit of GE Aerospace, is on the front line of developing advanced technology to support our nation’s defense. If you enjoy a technology-rich environment developing the next generation of aviation products, this role is for you! The Next Generation Products team is responsible for all future advanced military New Product Introduction (NPI) programs developing from GE Aerospace’s investments in science and technology. This role is a Systems Integration Engineering role for a significant NPI program, specifically focused on developing a strategy for implementation of condition-based-maintenance on future military propulsion products.
Systems integration engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. System Engineers execute a robust process of design, responsible for creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed.
The Senior Staff - Engine Systems Sustainment Engineer is accountable for developing and executing a Condition Based Maintenance (CBM+) design strategy during the NPI phase for Next Gen programs. In this role, you will collaborate with a large cross-functional team including Design Engineering, Digital Technology, Logistics and Sustainment, and our external stakeholders to meet CBM+ capability needs for the program. Building CBM+ capabilities require close integration with Controls and PHM (On-Board and Off-Board) teams to optimize the engine Prognostics and Health Management design, while contributing to the overall business strategy for engine applications.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage scope, schedules, coordination, and execution of PHM integration for advanced programs to meet customer requirements for CBM+.
- Deliver Earned Value Management (EVM) scope on CBM+ workscope, including cost and schedule statusing and variance reporting.
- Coordinate with customer to define, update, and interpret technical requirements.
- Manage interface control documents with the customer and Digital Sustainment team.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions, and support the Logistics and Sustainment (L&S) team in building a CBM+ implementation plan.
- Define plans, working with design and supporting orgs, to show compliance to technical requirements.
- Lead cross functional teams and provide key technical direction in the execution of programs to meet PHM/ CBM+ requirements.
- Assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs.
- Support request for proposals and request for information from external customers.
- Drive maturation plan for PHM Sensing functions including rigs and engine tests
- Advance new technologies for sensors and algorithm for PHM/CBM+ and collaborate with GE-Global research team
- Develop and execute strategy for integrating On-Board and Off-board Algorithms.
- Collaborate with Digital team and define process for key characteristics and key performance metrics of supplier components to use for tracking and predictive analytics.
- Identify potential risks and develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Coordinate process for parts classification and item unique identification (IUID) to enhance CBM+ data collection and analysis.
- Support Design reviews and coordinate Systems Tech forums to share technical progress and milestones.
- Shape and contribute to technical solutions that align next generation warfighter needs with applicable technology development roadmaps.
- Develop standard work, operating metrics, and supporting analyses to drive execution and corrective actions.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis and presentation of data to internal and external GE customers.
- Assist in developing new business opportunities by leading and contributing to proposal efforts.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering from accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering and/or technical program management role.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher.
- Due to security requirements, this position must be able to work a full-time in the office schedule.
Desired Characteristics:
- Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Experience with engine/aircraft integration, engine component/systems design, engine performance, engine controls, and vehicle power/thermal systems.
- Experience with engine PHM, analytics, component lifting and product support.
- Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
- Experience managing DoD EVM projects.
- Active DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher.
- Strong track record of ability to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead by influence.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
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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
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