Staff Engineer - Project Management

Job Description Summary

The Civil Platforms (CP) Team is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) to lead the Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and Platform Systems projects for the Boeing 777x IMA Platform. The SEPM will oversee all technical, cost, schedule, resource, scope, and risk aspects of the project, providing strategic leadership and work direction to project leads and cross-functional teams. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of IMA products that align with GE Aerospace's Technology Roadmap and Strategic Business Initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and avionics systems development processes, including ARP 4754A, DO-178B/C, DO-160, DO-330, and other relevant standards. The candidate should have a proven track record of leading complex projects, managing critical paths and dependencies, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve program goals.

The SEPM will develop a broad and deep level of expertise related to Civil Computing System (CCS) products and demonstrate the ability to align project execution with strategic business objectives.

Job Description

The SEPM will provide strategic business and technical leadership for the development of IMA products and systems. This role requires exceptional analytical, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills . The SEPM must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable , and capable of working collaboratively in a process-centric environment .

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor an Integrated Project Team (IPT) in the development of IMA products, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic goals.
• Provide work direction to project leads, including the Designated Technical Authority (DTA), Systems Team, and other cross-functional teams (Safety, Certification, Software, Hardware, Test Systems, Reliability, Maintainability & Testability, etc.).
• Act as the primary interface between the Systems Team and the customer, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met and exceeded.

Advanced Project Execution

• Develop, maintain, and oversee the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) , ensuring alignment with key project milestones, development cycles, and deliverables.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, cost, technical scope, risk, and quality, with a focus on critical path and dependencies .
• Monitor and report status and earned value to program management, ensuring compliance with project controls and constraints.
• Lead the identification, monitoring, and mitigation of key project risks in collaboration with the Systems Team and other stakeholders.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related communication.
• Collaborate with the customer to identify and address concerns, ensuring alignment with the Statement of Work (SOW) and product specifications.
• Represent GE Aerospace in customer audits, program reviews, and industry engagements.

Technical Expertise and Oversight

• Demonstrate domain expertise in aviation computing products and avionics systems engineering, including compliance with ARP 4754A, DO-178B/C, DO-160, DO-330 , and other relevant standards.
• Provide technical oversight and input to the Systems Team, ensuring alignment with the Design Assurance Level (DAL) A requirements and compliance with developmental assurance standards.
• Collaborate with the DTA and other technical leads to ensure proper system architecture, integration, and verification of the IMA Platform.

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives , driving process refinements to reduce lead times, increase throughput, and improve overall project performance.
• Ensure compliance with GE Aerospace's internal engineering and business standards, including SYS-PRO , HW-PRO , SW-PRO , SAF-PRO , and CERT-PRO .

Travel and Coordination

• Travel to project sites to interface with IPT members and customers, ensuring alignment and progress.
• Coordinate with internal support organizations and target accounts to maintain professional business relationships.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering project management experience
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and project management tools such as Deltek Open Plan .
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience in avionics or aerospace systems
• Project estimation and bidding experience , including strategic bids and proposals.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP or similar).
• Familiarity with GE Aerospace internal engineering and business standards .
• Experience with military products and end customers .
• Strong ability to identify and manage critical paths and dependencies .
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of aviation and avionics systems engineering standards , including SAE ARP-4754A, DO-178B/C, DO-160, DO-330, and DO-254 .

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes