PHM Lead Engineer

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Job DescriptionBusiness Overview

GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines & Services organization is the provider of choice for combat and trainer engines, rotorcraft and turboprop engines, mobility engines (tankers/transport), and marine gas turbines for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Our team is responsible for design, manufacturing, and assembly of the engines on which the military depends, along with a vast array of services and support to approximately 30,000 engines in the field.

Role Overview

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the execution of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) on programs to meet assigned objectives within a Lean environment. This role will guide others through the full lifecycle of on-board and on-ground PHM hardware and software that captures, transmits, and processes engine data: requirements, design, implementation, test and certification. The PHM Lead Engineer will engage with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and industrial and academic partners, and will be able to impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design, build, deliver and maintain PHM hardware and software across on-board embedded systems and ground-based platforms. Own the full lifecycle, including requirement analysis, documentation/procedures, implementation and test.Design and maintain hardware and software that captures and transmits data from on-wing embedded systems to other on-board systems and to the ground. Develop ground-based platforms for data processing, deployment of reasoning tools, and future growth.Develop PHM system requirements and understand the program’s end-to-end data flow. Define, create and maintain message specifications, and develop sub-system diagnostics.Coordinate integration with internal teams (controls, software, systems) and with external partners, including airframers, suppliers and customers. Support system integration testing, customer testing on-site, and engine certification to DO-178C.Provide PHM integration support for fielded product lines and support significant upgrades.Prioritize PHM activities across business functions based on input from multiple stakeholders. Manage budget, resources and schedule for assigned activities. Remove roadblocks and help team members meet deadlines.Apply specialized PHM knowledge to influence strategy development, resource control and policy formulation for the area of responsibility.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited university or college, ideally EngineeringMinimum of 3 years of experience in PHM, software, controls, and/or systems engineeringThis role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

Active Secret U.S. government security clearanceWorking knowledge of PHM systems definition, PHM data architecture, sub-system diagnostics, and message specification, creation and usageAwareness of both on-board and on-ground PHM development processes, including embedded PHM software and on-board data infrastructureProficiency in C for embedded software. Familiarity with MISRA-C guidelinesProficiency in Python and modeling tools such as MATLAB/SimulinkExperience with or exposure to engine certification using the DO-178C standardFamiliarity with test certification and qualification processes, internal and external integration, and PHM infrastructure and operationsExperience with Configuration Management and Change Control processesPrevious experience in aircraft engines or aerospace, including engine testing on a rig or aircraftDemonstrated ability to lead process or team initiatives, programs or projectsEstablished project management skills, including the ability to document, plan, market and execute programsExperience applying systems-thinking to prioritize PHM activities across competing stakeholder needsAbility to excel under pressure in fast-paced environments and adapt to new environments and changing requirementsDesire to take independent responsibility for assigned deliverables, including breaking down problems and estimating time for development tasksDemonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes