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The ION (Input/Output & Networking) team is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead avionics development projects for civil and military aircraft platforms.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.\nThe 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.\nThis position is based on-site in Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.\nJob Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nLead 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. \nEstablish and maintain project infrastructure, including the integrated master schedule, work breakdown structure, risk and opportunity register, cost tracking, and performance metrics. \nImplement and lead FLIGHT DECK Daily Management, Visual Management, and Problem Solving routines so that issues surface early and are resolved through structured countermeasures. \nManage 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. \nServe 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. \nCollaborate closely with Systems and Technical Leads to manage KPIs and to monitor and control execution of key activities. \nEnsure scope, funding, and reporting are clearly planned and tracked across multiple customers and funding sources. \nCommunicate 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. \nProvide status updates and performance metrics to program, business, and technical leadership, as well as customers. \nSupport 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. \nLead customer meetings with the Program Manager, including preparation of material for design reviews, technical information reviews, and certification milestones (SOIs). \nCoordinate with other organization EPMs to identify and implement process improvement opportunities. \nMentor team members to build core team strength and efficiency. \nTravel to customer and project sites as needed (up to 15%). \nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university. \nMinimum of 10 years of experience in technical project leadership, systems engineering, or avionics design. \nDemonstrated experience managing schedule, cost, and risk for hardware and/or software product development projects. \nThis position requires U.S. citizenship status.\nAbility to support up to 15% travel. \nDesired Characteristics\nPrevious Engineering Project Manager experience on avionics or other safety-critical product development projects. \nWorking knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and ARP4754A development and certification processes, ideally in DAL A environments. \nFamiliarity with avionics data communication technologies such as ARINC 664 (AFDX) and/or Time Sensitive Networking (TSN). \nProficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and standard project management tools. \nExperience applying lean principles such as FLIGHT DECK or Kaizen to drive improvement through Daily Management, Problem Solving, and Standard Work. \nKnowledge of engineering processes including requirements definition, allocation, validation, verification, and integration; embedded software; electronic systems; qualification testing; FAA/EASA certification; and system safety. \nExperience planning and launching complex development projects and establishing project management infrastructure. \nProject estimation and bidding experience. \nAbility to lead effectively in a highly technical, matrixed environment. \nEffective oral and written communication skills with customers and senior stakeholders. \nStrong quality mindset with proven analytical and organizational ability. \nProject management certification (PMP or equivalent). \nThe 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.\nGE 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.\nGE 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.\nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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). 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