Job Description Summary

In January of 2026, a new organization was created in GE Aerospace called Engineering and Future of Flight which integrates processes and teams across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. As part of that organization a team was created focused on the Engineering processes, digital products, and tools. The Senior Director, Engineering DT – Defense Engineering role, will be a strategic role in the Engineering and Future of Flight DT organization, reporting to the Engineering and Future of Flight CIO, and will be responsible for owning & operating organization-wide technology platforms, and ensuring stable operations.

*Remote candidates will be considered* Need to be able to travel as needed*

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Act as a thought leader leading multiple technology programs in Engineering and Future of Flight DT organization for Defense Engineering teams
• Play a key role in supporting the unique engineering needs of the Defense business across both Defense Engines & Services (DES) and Edison Works.
• Partner/collaborate across GE Aerospace to influence an GE Aerospace wide MBE strategy that serves both our defense and commercial businesses.
• Explore and define AI applications within Engineering processes, digital products, and tools.
• Act as primary liaison between the Defense Engineering organization and Engineering and Future of Flight DT Engineering.
• Communicate effectively to engage, inform & influence business stakeholders as well as DT teams.
• Establish and facilitate processes for decision making, process flows and handoffs.
• Recruit and develop world-class global technical talent in Engineering and Future of Flight Engineering DT organization.
• Ensure stable and secure operations across the Engineering and Future of Flight technology landscape.
• Heavy cross functional influencing around a single vision as well as operating and engaging multiple levels within the organization.
• Act as a practitioner and coach of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary Lean Operating System, to accelerate the deployment of strategic capabilities and value to the business, and to drive standard work in the way in which critical data & technology outcomes are designed, delivered, and supported.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a variety of IT functional and leadership roles
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a People Leader
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
• 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.

Compensation Grade

SPB1

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes