Uncrewed Engines - Senior Engineer

Position: Small Uncrewed Engines - Senior Engineer
Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is expanding into an exciting new market space focused on propulsion systems for small uncrewed vehicles, autonomous weapon systems, and next-generation defense applications. The Small Uncrewed Engines (SUE) team is developing innovative, high-performance propulsion solutions for expendable-class and limited-life applications that satisfy critical propulsion needs for the warfighter. We are seeking experienced technical leaders and senior engineers to join our growing team and provide technical leadership for the development of propulsion technologies for Department of War customers.

Our portfolio includes turbofan engines designed for cruise missiles, air-launched weapon systems, reusable uncrewed aircraft, and emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) platforms. These propulsion systems require unique design approaches that balance performance, affordability, reliability, and mission-specific requirements distinct from traditional commercial or military aviation engines. If you are a seasoned engineering professional passionate about aerospace engineering, propulsion systems, defense applications, and want to lead technical teams advancing propulsion technology for future generations, we encourage you to apply.

We are continuously seeking senior engineering talent across systems engineering, design engineering (all disciplines), controls engineering, test engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, and program management to provide technical leadership and drive execution across our rapidly growing portfolio of development programs and technology initiatives.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

* Provide technical leadership for the development, design, analysis, integration, testing, or qualification of small uncrewed propulsion systems for expendable-class and limited-life applications, leading one or more engineering disciplines including systems engineering, aerodynamics, mechanical design, structures, materials, controls, performance analysis, operability, thermal management, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or program management depending on role level and specialization.

* Lead requirements management, interface control, risk management, verification and validation planning, or configuration management activities using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler, ensuring requirements traceability, managing technical baselines, leading design reviews, and technical interchange meetings, and serving as primary technical interface with customers for Department of War programs.

* Lead design activities including preliminary design, detailed design, design analysis, design optimization, and design verification for engine components, modules, or complete propulsion systems, directing the use of CAD tools, analysis software, and engineering best practices, making critical design decisions, and ensuring solutions meet performance, cost, weight, and reliability requirements for expendable and limited-life applications.

* Lead propulsion system integration activities including airframe integration, weapon system integration, interface definition and control, functional interface management, physical interface management, and coordination with weapon system integrators, airframe manufacturers, external partners, and government customers to ensure successful integration of propulsion systems into diverse platform applications.

* Lead engine testing activities including test strategy development, test planning, test preparation, test execution oversight, data analysis, and test reporting across component testing, module testing, and full engine testing at multiple test facilities, driving technology demonstration, design verification, performance validation, and qualification testing to successful completion.

* Drive technology development initiatives including novel augmentation technologies, low-cost materials, affordable manufacturing processes, advanced controls architectures, digital engineering capabilities, and other technologies that enable high-performance, cost-effective propulsion solutions for future applications, leading research, analysis, trade studies, technology demonstration activities, and influencing strategic technology investment decisions.

* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams, coordinate cross-functional activities across multiple programs and organizations, lead technical reviews and program reviews, communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences including senior leadership and customers, lead proposal development and business development activities, shape technical strategy and roadmaps, and champion LEAN principles and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering,…