Lead Engineer - Testing

Lead Engineer - Testing at GE Aerospace

Join us as a Lead Engineer - Testing where you will be the technical expert for all Production Engine Test Operations (PETO) functions from the moment the engine arrives until it is shipped to the customer. In this role, you will test Marine and Industrial engines to ensure they perform to the standards established by GE Aerospace. With three product lines and dozens of engine configurations, you will guarantee the highest levels of safety and quality during a variety of set‑up, test, and post‑test processes.

• Responsible for production and selective development testing of Marine and Industrial engines across multiple product lines, including LM2500, LM6000, and LMS
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• Conduct unique tests requested by engineering and/or customers, inspections, and data acquisition for use in design and validation of products and services.
• Identify and remove waste from business processes and think lean.
• Collaborate with a broad, cross‑functional team that may include internal PETO resources and external functions such as engineering, maintenance, and more.
• Ensure functionality of test facilities and infrastructure.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of test operations, processes, and data to improve operations and achieve business outcomes across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Act as a resource for colleagues, leading projects that continue to improve how we test engines and fostering consensus within the field.
• May require professional development in related fields such as fuel and oil analysis, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing, based on business needs and/or applicant skills.
• First‑shift test engineer role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high‑school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of engineering/technology & testing experience and minimum of 3 years of related engineering/technology & testing experience.

• Strong technical acumen.
• Act with humility; embrace a culture of respect and inclusive teams.
• Lead with transparency, sharing information to solve problems and developing others.
• Focus on safety, prioritize ruthlessly, and commit to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in complex and ambiguous environments, confident decision‑maker with urgency to meet customer needs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for problem‑solving.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health, physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a Health Coach; and an Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include a GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching and contributions, accessing Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off for vacation or illness, and relocation assistance.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology;
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

GE Aerospace 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. 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, or have been granted asylee or refugee status.

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 successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.