Senior Engineering Project Manager – Avionics Networking

Job Description Summary

The Senior EPM is responsible for project execution infrastructure, including the integrated schedule, risk management, cost tracking, metrics, and FLIGHT DECK Daily Management. The EPM will provide business and technical direction for a cross-functional product team spanning hardware (DO-254), software (DO-178C DAL A), and system integration. The role demonstrates the ability to identify critical path dependencies and to take timely, data-driven action to meet project milestones while controlling technical requirements, cost, risk, and quality.

The ideal candidate combines technical depth in avionics hardware and software development with strong project management and lean experience, and is credible enough to challenge engineering decisions and recognize risk early.

This position is based on-site in Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead an Integrated Project Team (IPT) as it develops avionics networking products that meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and schedule while maintaining alignment with the product roadmap.
• Establish and maintain project infrastructure, including the integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, risk and opportunity register, cost tracking, and performance metrics.
• Implement and lead FLIGHT DECK Daily Management, Visual Management, and Problem Solving routines so that issues surface early and are resolved through structured countermeasures.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk using Earned Value Management (EVM) and data-driven tracking, ensuring schedule commitments are grounded in objective evidence rather than optimism.
• Serve as technical and financial leader across cross-functional teams (customers, program management, systems, software, hardware, test, safety, certification, and applications engineering), assuring “cradle to grave” success.
• Collaborate closely with Systems and Technical Leads to manage KPIs and to monitor and control execution of key activities.
• Ensure scope, funding, and reporting are clearly planned and tracked across multiple customers and funding sources.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to convey project status, garner support, escalate concerns, and resolve issues consistent with the company’s values and financial objectives.
• Provide status updates and performance metrics to program, business, and technical leadership, as well as customers.
• Support proposal development and bid estimates using work breakdown structure methodologies to estimate labor and material, and build scope-of-work specifications for suppliers and subcontractors where appropriate.
• Lead customer meetings with the Program Manager, including preparation of material for design reviews, technical information reviews, and certification milestones (SOIs).
• Coordinate with other organization EPMs to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Mentor team members to build core team strength and efficiency.
• Travel to customer and project sites as needed (up to 15%).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical project leadership, systems engineering, or avionics design.

• Demonstrated experience managing schedule, cost, and risk for hardware and/or software product development projects.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Ability to support up to 15% travel.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous Engineering Project Manager experience on avionics or other safety-critical product development projects.

• Working knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and ARP4754A development and certification processes, ideally in DAL A environments.

• Familiarity with avionics data communication technologies such as ARINC 664 (AFDX) and/or Time Sensitive Networking (TSN).

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and standard project management tools.

• Experience applying lean principles such as FLIGHT DECK or Kaizen to drive improvement through Daily Management, Problem Solving, and Standard Work.

• Knowledge of engineering processes including requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification, and integration; embedded software; electronic systems; qualification testing; FAA/EASA certification; and system safety.

• Experience planning and launching complex development projects and establishing project management infrastructure.

• Project estimation and bidding experience.

• Ability to lead effectively in a highly technical, matrixed environment.

• Effective oral and written communication skills with customers and senior stakeholders.

• Strong quality mindset with proven analytical and organizational ability.

• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent).

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $173,000.00 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 12/31/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes