R5024108 Staff Engineer - Signature Design

Job Description

Job Description Summary
This role resides within GE Aerospace Edison Works and involves the planning, development, execution of Survivability work scope. You’ll Lead Acceptance Test planning, development, and execution for assigned military inlet and exhaust products. Join our AP (Advanced Programs) team, where you’ll have the opportunity to innovate and define standard work related to acceptance testing methodology.

• Lead the development, refinement, standardization, and execution of acceptance test procedures and signature assurance plans for assigned Inlet/exhaust systems products
• Execute test planning, measurements, data processing, and statistical analysis
• Develop training, provide experiential learning opportunities, and educate customers
• Assist in the training and transition of acceptance testing execution from engineering to operations
• Develop action plans and provide status for issue resolution and opportunity realization
• Ensure proper documentation of technical designs, measurement campaigns, and inspections
• Monitor and communicate project status and significant developments
• Assist in preparation of materials and presentation at customer engagements and reviews

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RCS test planning, test execution, post-test data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security clearance is required.
• Ability to work onsite full-time is required.

• Existing and active DoD Secret Security clearance
• BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering preferred
• 8+ years of experience in RCS testing
• 4+ years of experience developing, refining, and executing signature acceptance testing
• Experience performing statistical analysis and developing Design of Experiments (DOE) studies
• Experience with RCS calibration, transforms, and data processing (Knowbell, Saber, Pioneer RCS)
• Experience executing Tier 1 and Tier 2 diagnostic inspections
• Experience working with security, facilities, quality control, engineering, and customers in a cross-functional setting
• Experience hosting tours, demonstrations, and information sessions to describe facilities, capabilities, processes, and value
• Knowledge of Far-field, Compact Range, and Near-Field environments, challenges, and setup approach
• Knowledge of RF material measurements
• Knowledge of component measurements and RCS rollup techniques
• Knowledge of and familiarity with MIL-HDBK-513B
• Knowledge of RCS test hardware vendors and solution approaches
• Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence
• Experience identifying Risks, Opportunities, and developing mitigation/realization plans
• Polished written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop, simplify, and confidently present briefings to a variety of internal and external customers
• Ability to identify defects related to facility, hardware, process, and training
• Ability to identify and recommend improvements impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence presence
• Demonstrated ability to proactively complete tasking with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to proactively communicate progress and status
• Strong desire for continuous learning and application to job functions
• Passion for measurement data purity, traceability, and pedigree through measurement excellence
• Desire to be part of a high performing team supporting a national defense mission

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…