GE Aviation

Cheltenham, EnglandApply on employer siteApply on employer site

Job Description Summary

Own the project control activity globally and drive consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for innovative development engineers to work within our Growth and Pursuits part of the Advanced Technology Organisation based in Cheltenham, UK. In this role you will be responsible for developing system solutions and implementing new technologies which will define our next generation of power and control system products. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team pursuing customer opportunities from early technology engagements to delivering compelling bids and proposals.

Reporting to the Technology Growth and Pursuits Director you will play a significant role in defining the next generation of products for our business. You will be defining the scope and functionality of our new products. You will work closely with R&D and product management teams and customers through the concept development and initial prototype design and verification on technical solutions for our customers. You will work with the technology, business, and strategy leaders to identify market opportunities and define and validate new products concepts. This role will suit someone who is a free-thinking practical problem solver who gains satisfaction from developing new products solutions to customer problems.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop product concepts with consideration to the market, business case and the product life cycle.
• technology planning activities, producing development and management plans as well as project plans or technology roadmap
• Architect technical solutions in response to customer RFI’s and RFP’s
• Work closely with customers as part of a pursuit strategy
• Validate and verify the product concept.
• Design product architectures in conjunction with the systems, hardware, software, mechanical and tools teams.
• Drive alignment of our product and technology plans
• Work across the business, our customers, and suppliers to facilitate successful development and product development and research activities.
• The job may have a level of local and international travel.

Required Qualifications

• As an applications engineer you will have a strong technical background and ability to apply product knowledge to architect solutions to customers needs.
• Experience of working within the aerospace or similar industry, aerospace adjacencies or maritime.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of aircraft system.
• Experience working as a system, hardware, software or safety engineer.
• Security clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Future vision for our products and capabilities
• Active listening to customer needs, customer advocacy and voice of the customer
• The ability to lead the systems engineering of complex safety critical systems.
• Exception design skills with the ability to resolve multi variable, multi domain trade studies to optimize designs.
• Working knowledge of model-based development.
• Excellent communication skills in all media.

• The ability to talk to customers, suppliers and partners at all levels of the business.
• The ability to write cogent reports, documents and trade studies
• The ability to inspire the team and co works.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes