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Lead Engineer – Electrical Systems

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE Aviation is seeking an Electrical Component Lead Engineer for our Controls Team. The Lead Engineer owns the design of multiple parts including electronic control, speed sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors & vibration sensors, and works with a cross-functional design team communicating goals & progress in the development and certification of jet engines. The ideal candidate has experience in controls hardware and solves technical problems impacting short & long term business goals.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
  • Provide technical leadership on the assigned project
  • Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
  • Work with teams to address organizational initiatives
  • Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
  • Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university
  • At least 3 additional years of experience in an engineering position
  • This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

  • Existing government security clearance
  • Work experience with electronic controls or electrical component
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is one of the world’s premier aerospace companies, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of jet engines, propulsion systems, and integrated aircraft technologies. The company supports both commercial aviation and defense customers, powering aircraft used by airlines, the U.S. military, and allied forces around the world. With a legacy rooted in over a century of aviation innovation, GE Aerospace plays a central role in advancing the future of flight across efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

For job seekers, GE Aerospace offers opportunities across a wide range of disciplines including engineering, software development, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, cybersecurity, and program management. Employees work on mission-critical systems such as commercial and military jet engines, avionics, propulsion technologies, and lifecycle support services. The company is especially attractive to engineers, veterans, and cleared professionals who want to work on complex, high-impact systems that directly support global aviation and national security missions.

Unlike many pure defense contractors or startup aerospace firms, GE Aerospace combines deep industrial scale with long-term research and development capabilities. Employees contribute to programs spanning next-generation engine efficiency, additive manufacturing, digital engineering, and AI-enabled maintenance systems that help airlines and militaries improve reliability and reduce downtime. This blend of cutting-edge innovation and large-scale production gives employees exposure to both advanced R&D and real-world deployment at global scale.

As demand grows for more efficient aircraft engines, expanded defense propulsion capabilities, and modernized aerospace systems, GE Aerospace continues to expand its workforce and invest heavily in future technologies. For professionals seeking a stable yet highly technical career in aerospace and defense—where engineering excellence meets global impact—GE Aerospace remains one of the most respected and enduring employers in the industry.

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