Advanced Lead Engineer - Project Management

The Civil Platforms team is looking for an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead our Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and Platform Systems projects. You will own engineering execution from proposal through certification and delivery, provide business and technical direction to a cross-functional Integrated Project Team (IPT), and mentor Deputy EPMs. You will have end-to-end accountability for scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality.

That includes managing the critical path and dependencies, connecting each project to the Avionics technology roadmap and strategic business goals, and running the project with the FLIGHT DECK operating model. You will build and maintain deep expertise in our Civil Computing System (CCS) products.

• Lead the IPT developing IMA products.
• Set and communicate business goals to team members and key stakeholders, and own project performance from launch to closure.
• Plan and execute projects across scope, schedule, cost, technical, risk, and quality.
• Build and maintain the integrated master schedule, manage the critical path and downstream tasks, and resolve cross-project dependencies.
• Own the project financials.
• Establish and maintain EVM baselines, analyze CPI/SPI and variances, forecast estimate-at-completion (EAC), and drive recovery plans when performance slips.
• Lead project estimating, bidding, and proposal development, including basis-of-estimate, cost walks, change requests, and contract negotiations support.
• Work with Systems and Technical Leads to set and manage KPIs, and drive daily management and problem solving through FLIGHT DECK (tier boards, Kaizen, and standard work).
• Act as the primary engineering interface to the customer. Communicate clearly, represent their concerns inside the team, and resolve issues in line with our mission, values, and financial objectives.
• Present project status, metrics, and risks to program, business, and engineering leadership and to external customers, including at executive and gate reviews.
• Serve as a technical and financial leader across global, cross-functional teams (program management, systems, software, hardware, safety, certification, and applications engineering) to ensure “cradle to grave” success.
• Coach and develop Deputy EPMs and project team members, and contribute to improving EPM processes and tools across the Avionics organization.
• Build strong relationships with internal support organizations and target accounts, and identify customer needs and growth opportunities.
• Travel to customer and partner sites as needed (approximately 10-20%).

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering project management experience, including direct ownership of project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Hands‑on experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) on development programs.
• Working knowledge of avionics development processes and standards (e.g., SAE ARP
  4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-330).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects while controlling scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Master's degree in engineering or business administration.
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent).
• Track record of leading project estimates and bids for avionics or aerospace programs.
• Experience with Deltek Open Plan or similar scheduling and financial management tools.
• Familiarity with DO-254 and DO-297 and with IMA platform architecture and certification.
• Experience with lean methodologies; FLIGHT DECK experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of GE Aerospace Avionics engineering processes and business standards.
• Experienc…