Job Description SummarySustainability, and as a part of it, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are growing focus areas for GE Aerospace. We are seeking a leader that will focus on helping GE Aerospace and industry achieve the goals established to reach a more sustainable future for aviation. The team member considered for this position will more specifically focus on supporting activities to incorporate SAF into operations, testing, and products. The team member will also support needs that might arise regarding conventional fuels, both in aviation, ground, and marine applications, such as fuel related field engine issue resolution, standards, fuel additives, engine technology programs where fuel performance is pushed to its limits. The team member will providing expertise and giving guidance to internal programs, customer teams, research groups, external efforts and, when needed, to industry fuels committees.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
• Contribute to fuel and fuel additive approval process.
• Support internal and industry fuel standards development and maintenance.
• Help execution of airline fuel demonstration activities.
• Support fuel related engine field issue investigations.
• Provide fuel related technical expertise and guidance internally externally.
• Represent GE Aerospace at committees and various other platforms when needed.
• Develop and provide internal and external training on fuels when needed.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Basic Qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated 5+ years experience industrial experience in testing and evaluation
• Willingness to travel up to 25
Desired Characteristics:
Ability to think in terms of transformation and innovation that drives real industry change.
Strong understanding of the energy transition relative to aviation and conviction for sustainability.
Safety and compliance conscious.
Strong leadership & interpersonal skills demonstrating humility and candor, coaching skills, analytical skills, cross-group collaboration, and ability to influence external stakeholders and across organizational boundaries.
Willingness to drive change in a large company.
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and network with stakeholders of multiple levels, within and outside the company.
Publications as the lead author in the area of fuels.
Global mindset & customer focus.
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership.
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. 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
