Defense Engines AI Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace

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Work type
On-site
Location
Evendale, OHLynn, MA
Salary
$176,000–$235,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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About GE Aerospace

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

GE Aerospace currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$166,500 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Defense Engines AI Transformation Leader

The Defense Engines AI Transformation Leader joins the Defense Engines & Services team to own the product vision, roadmap, and end-to-end lifecycle for data, analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities. This forward-deployed role involves building digital capabilities alongside planners, operators, and engineers to transform engine and spare-part delivery. You will develop self-service data tools, operationalize agentic AI investments, and move prototypes into the operating model. Key responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle, defining value cases, and mentoring teams on systems thinking. Required skills include proficiency in Python, SQL, machine learning, large language models, and retrieval patterns. You must possess domain expertise in manufacturing and MRO systems, including MES and ERP. The role solves delivery bottlenecks by converting KPI gaps into working software prototypes using real production data.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle for data, analytics, and AI products supporting engine and spare-part delivery.
  • Build and maintain a product roadmap sequenced against production constraints and delivery KPIs.
  • Develop self-service data tools for manufacturing, quality, and delivery to enable real-time decision-making.
  • Create working software prototypes from AI-enabled concepts using real production data.
  • Embed with operators and engineers at the Genba to build digital capabilities directly within the operating model.
  • Partner with central data teams to adopt a unified data fabric and ontology across manufacturing and quality.
  • Manage supplier and contractor partners to deliver analytics and AI work while holding them to specific outcomes.
  • Lead risk management for the portfolio, including cybersecurity, data governance, and responsible AI standards.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 13 years, or a High School Diploma with 15 years.
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to access export-controlled information.
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Ability to travel between 10-50% of the time.
  • Fluent in Python, SQL, or equivalent (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ownership of data platform and advanced analytics products at scale (preferred).
  • Authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

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