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Advanced Lead Engineer – Advanced Product Development, Mechanical Design
Advanced Lead Engineer – Advanced Product Development, Mechanical Design-March 2024
Evendale
Mar 28, 2026
About Advanced Lead Engineer – Advanced Product Development, Mechanical Design

  Job Description Summary

  The Advanced Product Development section is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and support of advanced technologies for new and derivative engine concepts. Technology focus areas include military inlet & exhaust systems, integrated propulsion power & thermal management systems, advanced material systems, and other breakthrough component and system technologies to support the future of military flight.

  The APD - Mechanical Design Advanced Lead Engineer will be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) focused on New Product Introduction in Military Engineering as a hardware owner and sub-team lead. Responsibilities will focus on the maturation of assigned hardware and sub-assemblies through the detailed design and procurement phases with the intent to support future test and qualification of assigned hardware. As an Advanced Lead Engineer, you will drive design efforts with guidance from experienced Team Leads & Controlled Title Holders in a mission-based team environment. Opportunities to collaborate with and direct small team and cross-functional efforts will develop through the maturation of the design. The role includes development of procedures and Lean best practices to meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.) for leveraging across the IPT.

  Teams in the Advanced Programs space are fueled by a passion for aviation and a sense of purpose to support our military customers. We solve hard problems by pulling concepts from the science & technology realm into the world of applied engineering. Whether it’s composites design, aeromechanics, additive manufacturing, manufacturing support or test - this role is a guaranteed opportunity to grow your skillset. The harder the problem the harder we push, building on a legacy of engineering excellence to invent the future of flight.

  Job Description

  Roles and Responsibilities

  Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

  Includes indirect people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.

  Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

  Responsible for project planning activities, including work tasks, project scope, schedule and budget, and resource assignments.

  Under guidance of your Team Lead, use judgment and propose different solutions to address more complicated processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Use technical experience and analytical thinking. Draw from multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.

  Act as a focal for colleagues with less experience. Lead projects with determined risks and resource requirements. Explain information & develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical, Aero, or other similar engineering degree from an accredited university or college

  Minimum of 3 years' experience in design engineering

  Must have or have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.

  Desired Characteristics

  Current US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level.

  Minimum of 5 years' experience in design engineering

  Hardware experience - design / manufacturing / field support

  Material Review Board (MRB) certification

  Stress Analysis (ANSYS)

  Knowledge and understanding of GD&T, manufacturing, producibility

  Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to organize, motivate, guide and influence technical personnel and projects

  Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

  This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

  Additional Information

  GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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).

  Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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