Instrumentation Engineer - Flight Test

GE Aerospace

4.4

(27)

Victorville, CA

Why you should apply for a job to GE Aerospace:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 89% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 89% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.

    #R3780981

    Position summary

    and Responsibilities**

    • Execute with some guidance on the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

    • Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.

    • Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

    • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.

    • A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

    • Maintain open and close communication with FTO Team, Evendale engineering customer, and Airframer Customer.

    • Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements

    • Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments

    • Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

    • Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks

    • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

    • Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments

    • Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

    • Author instrumentation and systems descriptions of the test request

    • Troubleshoot instrumentation squawks and provide solution and instructions for technicians

    • Maintain instrumentation configuration and actively communicate changes with engineering teams and customers

    • Ensure data quality and perform quantitative instrumentation checks

    • Data acquisition and signal processing

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college

    • At least 1 additional year of experience in an engineering position (or a master's degree in engineering)

    • Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate.

    • Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.

    • Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.

    • Able to obtain and maintain FAA Class-3 medical certificate or equivalent.

    Desired Characteristics

    • Strong oral and written communication skills.

    • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

    • Ability to influence others and lead small teams.

    • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.

    • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

    • Effective problem identification and solution skills.

    • Knowledge of alternating (single and three phase) and direct current theory

    • Ability to create and review electrical systems and instrumentation drawings

    • Ability to monitor and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, instrumentation/data acquisition and power management systems

    • Ability to monitor and understand various analog and digital data acquisition systems used in the testing environment

    • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

    The base pay range for this position is $87,700 - 109,700 - $131,600. 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 11/29/2024.

    Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirements Savings Plan, a tax-advantages 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

    General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. 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

    Why you should apply for a job to GE Aerospace:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 89% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 89% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.