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GE Aerospace • Kentwood, Michigan, United States
Salary: $95,000 - $127,000 / year
Role & seniority: Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics; technical lead responsible for automated production test systems in aerospace.
Stack/tools: National Instruments TestStand; LabWindows/CVI; C/C++/C#; Microsoft Visual Studio; hardware/software integration; circuit/test equipment design; aerospace interfaces (RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429/664/825, Ethernet, CAN).
Lead design and deployment of automated production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products (concept to deployment).
Own full test system lifecycle (planning, requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, release, sustainment) and influence test strategy/coverage.
Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering); mentor engineers; support NPI and process improvement; communicate status and risks.
BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years in automated test systems for complex/electronic products in production or high-reliability environments.
Proficiency in C/C/C#, NI tools (TestStand, LabWindows/CVI); digital/analog I/O; circuit/test equipment design (stimulus, conditioning, filtering, cabling).
Strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration; time/resource management with minimal supervision.
Aerospace/test domain familiarity and experience with data analytics, DFT input, and verification planning.
Experience with
Job Description Summary The Lead Test Systems Design Engineer – Avionics will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation, managing requirements, and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates. Job Description
Own the full test system lifecycle: planning, requirements, architecture, hardware/software design, integration, verification, release, and sustainment. Influence overall test strategy and coverage, including test data analytics, design-for-test (DFT) input, and board-level test strategies in manufacturing. Develop and maintain test software using National Instruments TestStand, C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio, and C in LabWindows/CVI (or equivalent tools). Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including debug of test systems, test failures, and equipment issues. Create and maintain test design documentation, including requirements, test specifications, schematics/drawings, procedures, test software documentation, verification procedures, and reports. Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements, safety, and quality standards. Contribute to and lead elements of new product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing. Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools, architecture, design practices, and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams. Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership. Prepare and deliver technical material for customer and internal design/test reviews and presentations. Plan and manage own work and assigned resources to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance objectives. Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability, productivity, and quality.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes