Chief Consulting Engineer – Power Generation

At GE Aerospace we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines components and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You will be part of a team that embraces your drive your curiosity and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

About the Role

The US Electrical Power product area sits at the heart of aerospace electrification and this role sits at the top of it. As a Chief Consulting Engineer in Power Generation you will serve as the highest technical authority across a product domain spanning aerospace class electric machines from the kilowatt to megawatt range covering Wound Field Synchronous Permanent Magnet Induction and next generation architectures operating at voltages from 115 Vac to over 2000 Vac.

Based in Dayton OH and working on site you will lead with broad authority and make decisions with long term implications for the business the product portfolio and the engineers who look to you for technical direction.

In this role you will:

• Serve as the definitive technical authority for power generation within the Electrical Power domain leading the lifecycle from design through integration
• Drive design reviews and design boards to deliver industry leading power generation solutions across the product portfolio
• Represent the Chief Engineers Office by advancing design excellence best practices and rigorous technical standards throughout the organization
• Engage with aerospace industry leaders academic institutions and regulatory bodies to maintain state of the art competitiveness
• Mentor the global Controlled Title Holder community and coach engineers in their daily work to build the next generation of technical leaders
• Lead the Power Generation functional element of the Competency Model Framework to systematically grow capability across the product area
• Champion FLIGHT DECK principles and drive their adoption throughout the engineering organization

The Ideal Candidate

You are a seasoned technical leader who brings equal parts deep expertise and organizational influence. You are energized by complex problems committed to engineering discipline and passionate about developing the people around you. You know how to hold the line on the right process even when conditions are difficult and you know how to bring others along with you.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in generation technologies related to Electrical Power product development
• Demonstrated expertise in power generation architecture high power and high voltage generator systems high altitude generator performance electromagnetic machine design thermal and oil systems mechanical dynamics power converter integration modeling and simulation and test and integration
• Working knowledge of commercial and military aerospace systems practices industry standards policies and procedures
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with Electrical Power standards and processes
• Controlled Title Holder experience within GE Aerospace
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical ideas at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization
• Knowledge of and passion for FLIGHT DECK with a proven track record of driving its adoption within technical teams

Additional Information

• This role requires on site presence in Dayton OH
• Domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs

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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.