Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation, managing requirements, and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.

Location:

Clearwater, FL

This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Clearwater, FL 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


Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products, from concept through deployment.

• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including debug of test systems, test failures, and equipment issues.

• Develop and maintain automated test software using National Instruments Test Stand, C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio, and C in Lab Windows/CVI (or equivalent tools).

• Influence overall test strategy and coverage, including test data analytics, design-for-test (DFT) input, and board-level test strategies in manufacturing.

• Create and maintain test design documentation, including requirements, test specifications, schematics/drawings, procedures, test software documentation, verification procedures, and reports.

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements, safety, and quality standards.

• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing.

• Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools, architecture, design practices, and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams.

• Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership.

• Prepare and deliver technical material for customer and internal design/test reviews and presentations.

• Plan and manage own work and assigned resources to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance objectives.

• Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability, productivity, and quality.

Required Qualifications :

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing automated test systems for complex electronic products or electrical systems in a production or high-reliability environment.

• Knowledge and experience in software development using C, C++, C#.

• Fundamental knowledge of electrical design for electrical/electronic equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems, including hardware, software, and system-level issues.

• Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to document, plan, and execute projects or work packages to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics :

• Hands-on experience with National Instruments tools, including Test Stand and Lab Windows/CVI, for automated test development.

• Familiarity with common aerospace and industrial interfaces, including analog and discrete I/O, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, Ethernet, CAN, and similar.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and achieve milestones and deliverables.

• Systems engineering mindset, including requirements flowdown, interface definition, traceability, and verification planning.

• Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources to meet task schedule, cost, and quality objectives with minimal supervision.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone, 8D, or similar methods).

• Experience using Git-based tools (e.g., Git Hub) for source control, code review, issue tracking, and collaboration.

• Formal training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP coursework, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent) is a plus.

• Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries and familiarity with relevant standards.

The base pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close…