Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Concepts & Prototypes - Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer - Advanced Concepts & Prototypes will guide technology strategy and maturation efforts to bridge the gap between invention and product. They will use deep technical knowledge of aerospace applications & systems integration to help GE Aerospace researchers identify the next steps for a technology. Additionally, they will construct technology maturation strategies involving system-level prototypes to be executed by a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, design engineers, and external partners.

A successful applicant will have knowledge in current aerospace applications and experience leading technology maturation efforts.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

* Create with limited guidance the maturation strategy for GE Aerospace Research technologies to bridge the gap between laboratory bench tests and product ready status.

* Collaborate with researchers, customers, and partners to identify applications and funding streams for the latest technology at GE Aerospace Research

* Use knowledge of aerospace applications, certification, and business case to identify key system requirements for new inventions.

* Lead risk analysis, Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), and risk mitigation plans

* Project leadership of a multidisciplinary team throughout the testing process, including…

* Coordination of projects with multi-disciplinary requirements spanning multiple Research and Engineering organizations

* Proposal creation to secure funding from internal and external customers

* Program planning with schedule, budget, and personnel

* Communication to stakeholders including GE Aerospace Research & Engineering leadership, government customers, and airframers

* Mentor GE Aerospace Research personnel on system-level impacts on their technology

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

* Minimum of 10 years total experience in aerospace engineering

* Exposure to range of aerospace applications

* Requirements generation

* Technology maturation, TRL3 - TRL6

* Minimum of 5 years experience in system engineering or similar role

* Design integration leadership

* Deconstruction of complex technical challenges into discreet actions

* System-level trade studies

* Risk assessment and mitigation planning

* Value quantification for technology or project

* Program cost and schedule estimation

* Excellent written and oral communication

* Able to distill complex concepts into key points to enable leadership decisions

* Experienced presenting to internal senior leadership and external partners/customers

* Team coordination spanning in-person, domestic remote, and global members

* Application of Lean principles in design process

* Continual improvement

* Iterative design process

* Root Cause Analysis & Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

* Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY

* Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

* Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

* Experience in new technology development

* Test planning

* Rig/prototype design

* Instrumentation and measurement

* Test execution

* Results analysis and decision

* Hands on experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and test

* Experience working with government agencies

* Civilian certification and/or military qualification process

* RFI/RFP process

* Test execution at government facilities

Notes:

The base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $205,000 USD Annually. 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. This posting is expected to close on March 31st, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7…