Advanced Lead NPI Test Equipment Engineer

at  GE Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As an Advanced Lead Test Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for leading, specifying, designing & developing, Test Equipment solutions for power distribution and control programmes. You will work as part of an integrated product team to bring a test solution for the latest power distribution controls products into service. You will take an innovative approach to problem-solving, demonstrate good people leadership skills, independence, sound technical judgment and be able identify and breakdown complex problems and formulate solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Experience of test system design, development, and hardware/software integration ideally gained in an Aviation or similar high integrity environment
• Good problem solving and solution building skills
• Excellent communication skills to team, peers, and all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability for independent and sound technical judgment, identification of problems and formulating solutions.

• Responsible for the full Test Systems life cycle - from initial requirements through to formal release and support
• Execute the requirements, design, implementation, and verification of assigned test systems using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product / programme requirements
• Act as an engineering interface to the Project Manager, clearly articulating the technical direction and decisions and technically support the project planning and performance metrics
• Liaise and interface with other functions, e.g. Systems, Hardware, Programmes, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and other stakeholders
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned Test Systems and/or tasks inline with engineering policies and procedures
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
• Help coaching, mentoring, and training less experienced engineers
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Participate on teams assigned to address organisational initiatives and engineering issues