Avionics Advanced Technology Organization Engineering Leader

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Planning and organization, Teamwork

Job Description

In your role, you will:

• Provide overall engineering leadership of the Advanced Technology Organization. Build and coach a high performing team with the necessary subject matter expertise to exploit emerging technologies and deliver on commitments to the business.
• Lead the customer technical engagement strategy in collaboration with the Product Line and Sales teams.
• Establish direct relationships with customers and regulators to ensure alignment of Avionics strategy to customer future needs, promote acceptance of new technologies and products, and influence customer requirements.
• Own the Multi-Generation Technology Plan (MGTP) to identify, prioritize and fund next-generation technology in support of the Avionics strategy. Ensure alignment to the Multi-Generation Product Plan (MGPP).
• Serve as the Engineering focal point for developing Avionics Long Term Strategy.
• Allocate R&D resources to support the MGTP/MGPP, prioritizing resources to areas of greatest impact.
• Drive execution of technology maturation efforts to ensure Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) for launch of New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Own the New Technology Introduction (NTI) process.
• Collaborate with the Product Line and Sales teams to develop and execute pursuit strategies to successfully capture new opportunities.
• Build an environment where key technologies are seeded with customers ahead of RFI/RFP release.
• Partner with GE Aerospace Research on key technology development.
• Secure external Science & Technology funding to support Avionics technology roadmaps.
• Lead the technical community in assessing competitors, understanding technology market trends, and identifying supplier/partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers, grows, and retains talent.
• Maintain unwavering commitment to compliance, integrity, and inclusiveness. Establish a culture of compliance in your group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, software engineering or computer science from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in avionics engineering product development, including at least 6 years of experience in science & technology, program/project, or organizational/people leadership roles.
• Extensive domain expertise in avionics systems integration, hardware, and/or software development.
• This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in electrical, electronic, software engineering or computer science from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of the avionics market, including customer, competitor and supplier positions in the technology and product strategy spaces.
• Understanding of emerging avionics technologies such as signal processing & sensing, artificial intelligence & machine learning, cybersecurity, or advanced hardware.
• Strong customer mindset. Proven ability to engage with customers, understand their problem statements, and develop strategies to deliver solutions.
• Effective communicator. Viewed as knowledgeable, consultative, and objective.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills. Proven ability to build effective teams, inspire excellence, and lead change.
• Strong collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to constructively partner and drive alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Experience leading successful execution of complex technology and/or product development programs.
• Lean mindset and track record of Lean transformation.

Location

Preferred location - Grand Rapids, MI but open to Clearwater, FL as well

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. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).