Job Description Summary

The Senior Applications Engineer will lead new business pursuits, develop common system architectures, lead R&D activities, and demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will contribute to the overall business strategy.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity working some of the best and brightest in the industry. MUST be comfortable engaging with Global teams and clients daily. You will have the flexibility to work Hybrid/Remote 1-2 days a week unless projects/meetings require an in office presence in Grand Rapids, MI. Relocation assistance provided.

Job Description

The Senior Applications Engineer will lead new business pursuits, develop common system architectures, lead R&D activities, and demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will contribute to the overall business strategy. 

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity working some of the best and brightest in the industry. MUST be comfortable engaging with Global teams and clients daily. You will have the flexibility to work Hybrid/Remote 1-2 days a week unless projects/meetings require an in office presence in Grand Rapids, MI.

In addition, you will:

• Provide technical direction for hardware/circuit board architecture and for designing within size constraints.

• Manage technical proposal development, including Job Analysis (JA) and support the bid approval process for new business pursuits.

• Provide technical oversight for Flight Recorders.

• Be an expert in the Flight Recorders product domain.

• Identify enabling / discriminating technologies and Intellectual Property (IP) required to achieve business objectives of the Recorders product area.

• Define key technology / competency / IP gaps for the Recorders product area.

• Identify and prioritize product area IR&D topics and budgets.

• Support Sales / Marketing in documenting the product area's relative technical competitive position and market trends.

• Participate in Strategic Planning.

• Contribute to business development and program management strategic initiatives.

• Provide inputs to Multi-Generational Technology Plan.

• Oversee technical support of product area relevant industry working groups and conferences.

• Provide knowledge, including detailed understanding of aerospace hardware, systems, and software – Business Pursuit.

• Support teaming with customers and industry partners to define product requirements and to lead response teams for Customer Presentations, Technical White Papers, RFIs, and RFPs.

• Cultivate strong relationships with technical counterparts at our customers.

• Gather customer requirements for Recorders.

• Provide key technical requirements for the Job analysis used during Bid and Proposal activities.

• Verify that the critical technical customer requirements are met by our proposals.

• Support bid approval presentations.

• Provide technical support to Recorders Program Managers to ensure projects are successful and that the profit objectives are met.

• Serve as lead system architect for Recorders, developing design solutions and guiding them from concept to production.

• Establish a common platform architecture to support multiple processors, IO solutions, APIs, and Real Time Operating Systems.

• Establish strategy for the evolution of a multi-generational/reusable product.

• Oversee IPDT efforts for large, complex (high risk), or multi-site programs within the product area.

• Identify design re-use opportunities to reduce cost and risk.

• Provide continuity within and across multiple programs to maximize synergies.

• Maintain a product area specific Technical Lessons Learned database.

• Mentor junior engineers to develop their product domain knowledge.

• Troubleshoot major problems with our suppliers, partners, or customers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Engineering Design.

• Grand Rapids, MI opportunity (hybrid 2-3 days a week) relocation friendly opportunity).

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with hardware/circuit board design and mechanical packaging constraints.

• Existing domain expertise in the area of flight recorders.

• Experience with new business pursuit / proposal development.

• Participation / experience on Recorders-related industry committee activities.

• Experience in working directly with customers and their leadership

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to guide and influence others.

• Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work.

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

• Bonus Plan Eligible

• 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.

•  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.

• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Note:

At GE Aviation Systems, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. As key players in the aerospace industry, you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. We’ve got an amazing team of exceptional people helping to solve increasingly complex challenges.  Our Aviation Systems Engineering teams are comprised of diverse and experienced engineers who care about ensuring full-lifecycle readiness as it relates to safety, certification, and quality standards. Our teams are passionate about the aerospace industry and continuously strive to deliver innovate customer solutions through strong project execution, collaboration, and lean problem-solving.  We are passionate about professional growth, developing an inclusive culture, and developing the technical capabilities our customers need.  We seek to enable every engineer to reach their full potential through coaching, mentoring and professional development training.  If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, we encourage you to apply!

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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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.

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