Staff Systems Engineer
Job Description
Job title: Staff Systems Engineer
Company: General Electric
Job description: Job Description Summary Systems engineering at GE Aerospace is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. We are looking for experienced senior systems integration and verification engineer to join our Systems and Software team.
As a Staff Systems Engineer at GE Aerospace, you’ll play a crucial role in leading our team’s efforts in systems integration, verification, and delivery for Electrical Power Distribution systems. Your primary focus will be on fostering a culture of leadership and collaboration while ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of safety and performance. While technical expertise is valued, this role emphasizes GE’s leadership behaviours and customer-centric approach.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a diverse team of engineers in executing a highly demanding project, emphasizing GE’s leadership behaviors such as prioritizing customer focus, fostering innovation, and driving accountability.
- Oversee systems integration efforts for Electrical Power Distribution products, ensuring seamless integration into aircraft systems while adhering to safety and certification standards.
- Develop and execute comprehensive systems verification plans, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful verification campaigns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, representing GE in customer interactions, meetings, and reviews related to systems integration and certification activities.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, nurturing their growth and development within a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Utilize Lean principles and Agile methodologies to streamline processes, remove waste, and drive efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Over 8 years of experience in systems engineering, with a proven track record of leadership and project management in the aerospace industry.
- Strong leadership qualities with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
- Excellent customer-facing skills with a focus on understanding and addressing customer needs effectively.
- Proficiency in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, SysML, and simulation software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
- Competitive Performance based Bonus Scheme,
- Car Allowance
- Non-contributory Pension
- Life Assurance
- Group income protection
- Private medical cover
- Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Expected salary:
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
