Advanced Lead Engineer, Project Management

GE Aerospace

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Work type: On-site
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $112,000–$149,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 45 roles within 25 mi

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GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines

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TL;DR · Advanced Lead Engineer, Project Management

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The Advanced Lead Engineer - Project Management joins the Civil Platforms team to lead Integrated Modular Avionics and Platform Systems projects. This role involves owning engineering execution from proposal through certification and delivery, providing technical direction to a cross-functional Integrated Project Team, and mentoring Deputy EPMs. Key responsibilities include managing the critical path, project financials, and Earned Value Management baselines while driving daily problem-solving through the FLIGHT DECK operating model. The successful candidate will utilize skills in project estimating, bidding, and proposal development. Required technical competencies include knowledge of avionics development standards such as SAE ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-160, and DO-330. The role focuses on the Civil Computing System products, ensuring cradle-to-grave success for complex avionics architecture and certification requirements within the aerospace domain.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM) SAE ARP4754A DO-178C DO-160 DO-330 DO-254 DO-297 Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Deltek Open Plan Lean Methodologies Kaizen Avionics Engineering FLIGHT DECK

What you'll do

Lead the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to deliver IMA products from proposal through certification and delivery.
Manage the integrated master schedule, including the critical path, downstream tasks, and cross-project dependencies.
Own project financials by establishing EVM baselines, analyzing CPI/SPI variances, and forecasting estimate-at-completion.
Lead project estimating, bidding, and proposal development, including cost walks and contract negotiations.
Drive daily management and problem-solving using the FLIGHT DECK operating model and tier boards.
Act as the primary engineering interface to the customer to resolve issues and communicate project status.
Present project metrics, risks, and status updates to executive leadership and external customers.
Coach and develop Deputy EPMs and project team members while improving organizational EPM processes.

What we're looking 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).
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects while controlling scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
U.S. citizenship status.
Ability to meet U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information.
Master's degree in engineering or business administration (preferred).
Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) (preferred).
Track record of leading project estimates and bids for avionics or aerospace programs (preferred).
Experience with Deltek Open Plan or similar scheduling and financial management tools (preferred).
Familiarity with DO-254 and DO-297 and with IMA platform architecture and certification (preferred).
Experience with lean methodologies; FLIGHT DECK experience is a plus (preferred).

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