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GE Aerospace Lead Test Systems Design Engineer - Avionics in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
Job Description
The Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics will design and develop automated test systems (ATEs) and test programs for design verification and production testing of electronic avionics assemblies. This will include the management of requirements, design of electronic circuits and development of test software to attain full test automation, as well as integration of hardware & software into complete system.
Responsibilities:
Designs ATEs, hardware and software on new product development programs and replacement of existing test systems, supporting a variety of complex electronic aerospace applications.
Develops in-depth knowledge of automated test engineering discipline.
Leads development of the test equipment through all phases of the project: Planning, Requirements, Architecture, Hardware/Software Design, Integration, Verification.
Influences overall test strategy, test data analytics, and board test strategies for manufacturing.
Independently evaluates, selects, and applies test engineering techniques & procedures.
Controls schedules, forecasting and budgets on the TE development execution.
Generates test software and designs electrical test hardware, leads corresponding design reviews.
Creates test design documentation.
Mentors and coaches other test engineers in technology, design and processes.
Works closely with the R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering teams.
Provides technical support to manufacturing.
Prepares material for and participates in customer reviews and presentations.
Provides timely communications to project leadership on significant issues or developments.
Required Qualifications:
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in a Test Engineering role developing automated test systems for complex electronic products.
Proficiency in software development using National Instruments TestStand, C/C++/C#, LabWindows/CVI
Circuit design capability for test equipment (signal conditioning, signal conversion, stimulus synthesis, filtering cable harness design, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
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.
Desired Characteristics:
Experience with processor-based electronics hardware, especially with respect to test and diagnostics
Familiarity with interfaces including but not limited to analog, discrete, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, etc.
Ability to organize, prioritize and achieve milestones and deliverables.
Systems engineering approach to development
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.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
To protect the interests of all parties, GE Aerospace will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GE Aerospace, including unsolicited resumes sent to a GE Aerospace mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to GE Aerospace coworkers, or to GE Aerospace’s database will be considered GE Aerospace property.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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