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APD (NGP3) Advanced Product Development Qualification Test Engine Owner at GE Aerospace - QATestingJobs.com
APD (NGP3) Advanced Product Development Qualification Test Engine Owner
GE Aerospace • Lockland, Ohio, United States
onsitefull-time
Posted Dec 8, 2025
Role & seniority: Qualification Test Engine Owner, senior engineering leadership role within GE Aerospace APD; accountable for program test planning, design, and execution; interacts with cross-functional teams and management.
Stack/tools: Engine test planning and execution; instrumentation and tooling development; MBSE-focused test and qualification plans; DoD processes and verification plans; program management (schedule, budget, EVM); test cell coordination; technical data documentation.
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead assembly, instrumentation, test planning, and execution for engine test vehicles to support F110 derivative qualification.
Develop and maintain critical path plans, test plans, tooling needs, technical reviews, and cross-functional issue resolution; drive action closure.
Provide onsite technical leadership, communicate with management, participate in customer reviews/IPT meetings, and ensure proper documentation of test data and findings.
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; 10+ years in engineering.
Active DoD Secret-level clearance (or higher) and Advanced programs access; able to work full-time on-site in the U.S.; U.S. work authorization.
Experience in engine test procedures, instrumentation, test planning/execution; strong written/spoken communication; cross-functional leadership.
Nice-to-haves
DoD verification planning experience; DoD customer/process familiarity; DoD EVM proje
Full Description
Job Description Summary
The Qualification Test Engine Owner will report to the Integration and Test Subsection Manager within Edison Works’ Advanced Product Development (APD) Section. The APD section is responsible for executing a large military engine development program. The team will progress an engine concept through design, development, vehicle integration, and testing. Technology upgrades will be introduced across all modules as necessary to meet challenging customer requirements.
Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user’s needs. Systems engineers execute a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs, and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed.
The Qualification Testing engine Owner is a key engineering leadership team member who drives program execution of the program test plan. The APD Qualification Engine Owner has responsibility for the successful planning, design, and execution of engine ground test vehicles in support of F110 derivative engine qualification. The Senior Staff Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and drive business objectives.
This role is guided by operating policy and has significant autonomy. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead the assembly, instrumentation and test planning activities for the assigned test vehicle(s) using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
Support Development of the engine qualification test plans in accordance with the Engine Model Specification requirements.
Develop and maintain critical path plan for test vehicle development and test execution within program schedule and budget requirements.
Support the design and development of any special tooling or equipment needed to facilitate the engine test.
Provide technical leadership to engineering personnel/cross-functional team supporting the assigned project and drive resolution of technical issues and actions.
Facilitate regular technical meetings and reviews with engineering and program teams.
Systems EngineeringTest PlanningTechnical LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunicationCross-Functional Team LeadershipDoD ProcessesEngine Test ProceduresInstrumentationData AnalysisProject ManagementVerification PlansTooling DevelopmentDocumentationMBSECustomer Engagementmulti-location
Provide timely communications with management on technical, program, organizational and resource issues.
Lead test design reviews with chief engineering office and ensure all action items closed in timely manner.
Participate in customer technical reviews, IPT meetings, etc. as needed.
Provide onsite technical leadership and guidance during engine assembly and testing.
Facilitate post-test inspections of all critical hardware and timely closure of all action items and hardware chits.
Write qualification test report(s) and ensure proper documentation of all test data, results and findings per business standards and best practices.
Coordinate Test cell availability and capability for internal and external test cells.
Drive cross-functional team support and collaborate with adjacent functions to ensure test plans and instrumentation plans are current, accurate, and complete.
Become a proficient user of MBSE and ensure all test plans, and qualification plans are accurately and completely mapped to components and modeled without error in the MBSE digital model.
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis and presentation of data to internal and external GE customers.
Ensure company and Engineering Handbook compliance within the section.
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Qualification/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university, or representative experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position.
Active participation in a minimum of 1 development engine test program with significant ownership in test planning and/or execution
Active DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher
Active “Advanced programs” access
Due to security requirements, this position must be able to work a full-time in the office schedule
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Skills
Deep experience with engine test procedures, instrumentation, and execution.
Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong horizontal leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Ability to influence others and lead small, cross-functional teams.
Experience developing and negotiating verification plans with the DoD.
Experience working with DoD customer and processes.
Experience managing DoD EVM projects.
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 Information
GE 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).
