Sub Section Manager- Systems Engineering

GE Aerospace

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Grand Rapids, MIClearwater, FL
Salary
$130,000–$173,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Below market

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Similar $181k
This role $152k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $148,500–$214,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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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 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,500–$174,000 across 20 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sub Section Manager- Systems Engineering

As a Technical Manager in the Platform Computing Systems (PCS) engineering organization at GE Aerospace, you will lead an interdisciplinary team of 8-10 engineers to drive safety-critical avionics and controls programs compliant with DO-178C standards. Your responsibilities include setting strategic direction, managing competency development, and ensuring compliance with aerospace certification processes. You will work on complex embedded systems, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical rigor while developing individualized growth plans for team members. The role requires experience in avionics or safety-critical applications, familiarity with DO-178C and related standards like ARP4754A, and strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively. Ideal candidates possess a background in systems engineering, embedded software development, and project management within highly regulated environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead a team to deliver engineering excellence in bids, proposals, program execution, and product development.
  • Drive safety-critical avionics programs compliant with DO-178C standards, focusing on rigorous planning and traceability.
  • Develop strategies for requirements definition, system architecture, integration, verification, validation, and lifecycle planning.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team through workforce planning, recruiting, coaching, and competency development.
  • Manage departmental execution to achieve functional, business, and company objectives with engineering excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 8-10 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
  • Experience leading development of complex avionics and embedded control systems.
  • Knowledge of aerospace certification processes, especially DO-178C.
  • Leadership of cross-functional teams in technical environments.

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