GE Aerospace
Advanced Lead Engineer - Project Management
$112K–$149K
Grand Rapids · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of engineering project management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Requires U.S. citizenship status. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads engineering execution for Integrated Modular Avionics and platform systems projects from proposal through certification and delivery, owning project performance and guiding cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Lead the Integrated Project Team and manage project scope, schedule, cost, technical performance, risk, and quality.
- Own project financials, including Earned Value Management baselines, performance analysis, estimates, bids, and recovery plans.
- Serve as the customer and leadership interface, communicate project status and risks, and coach Deputy EPMs and team members.
What they ask for
- 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 ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-330); U.S. citizenship status is required.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in engineering or business administration; project management certification (PMP or equivalent).
- Experience with avionics or aerospace estimates and bids, Deltek Open Plan or similar tools, IMA architecture and certification, lean methodologies, or military programs.
Pay
$112,000.00 - $149,000.00 USD Annually (base salary)
Tools
Earned Value Management (EVM), SAE ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, DO-330, Deltek Open Plan, DO-254, DO-297
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