Staff Engineer, Flight Management Systems Project Leader

GE Aerospace

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: ClearwaterGrand Rapids, MI
Salary: $130,000–$173,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
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Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Staff Engineer, Flight Management Systems Project Leader

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The Staff Engineer – Flight Management Systems Project Leader leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex flight management computing systems projects. Working within the aerospace and avionics industry, this role manages the full lifecycle of flight-critical systems from concept through deployment, including requirements definition, design, development, integration, testing, and certification support. The position involves leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing project plans, budgets, and risk management strategies while ensuring adherence to aerospace industry standards like DO-178C and DO-254. Key responsibilities include coordinating with software development, hardware engineering, and quality assurance teams to improve process efficiency. Required skills include proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and MS Project, along with experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, configuration management, and change control processes.

Skills

DO-178C DO-254 Jira MS Project Agile Waterfall Configuration Management Risk Management Change Control Avionics Flight Management Systems Systems Engineering Software Development Hardware Engineering Requirements Definition Integration Testing Certification Support

What you'll do

Manage the full lifecycle of flight management computing systems projects from concept through deployment.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk.
Lead cross-functional engineering teams by providing technical guidance and mentorship.
Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Ensure strict adherence to aerospace industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and quality.
Manage external vendor relationships and deliverables to ensure project success.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management or integrated product development team leadership within the aerospace or avionics industry.
Experience must specifically involve flight-critical systems and leading complex software and/or hardware development projects for flight management systems.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace industry standards, such as DO-178C and DO-254.
Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and MS Project, and methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
Experience with risk management, configuration management, and change control processes.
U.S. citizenship status is required.
Must be able to prove status as a U.S. Person for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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