Senior Engineer – Project Management

GE Aerospace

. Oversee GE Aerospace Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) products for a major program .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management, particularly in overseeing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) products and managing cross-functional teams. Proficient in project scheduling, cost tracking, risk management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) within the aerospace domain.

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Project Management CertificationEarned Value Management (EVM)Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)Cross-Functional Team CoordinationAvionics Development Standards

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost TrackingRisk ManagementHardware Refresh ManagementObsolescence ManagementLean MethodologiesAnalytical Problem-SolvingProposal DevelopmentMetrics ReportingKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedCollaborative

Tools & Technologies

Deltek Open PlanMicrosoft ProjectFLIGHT DECK

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Industry Keywords

GE AerospaceCommon Core System (CCS)SAE ARP4754ADO-178CDO-254DO-160Boeing 787Commercial Aircraft AvionicsSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee GE Aerospace Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) products for a major program
Lead day-to-day engineering project execution for Common Core System (CCS) projects
Oversee hardware refresh and sustainment of the GPM300c and other LRUs
Own integrated project plans, schedules, costs, risks, and quality
Coordinate cross-functional Integrated Project Teams and align customer and internal stakeholders
Lead CCS extension projects from contract award through design, verification, certification, and production transition
Build and maintain integrated master schedules
Manage critical paths, product-line dependencies, suppliers, and partner-site interfaces
Track project cost and performance using Earned Value Management
Report CPI/SPI and variances, support estimate-at-completion updates, and drive recovery actions
Maintain risk and opportunity registers, assumptions, and change-request logs
Identify and resolve obsolescence and supply-chain risks
Set and track KPIs with Systems and Technical Leads
Run daily management and problem solving through FLIGHT DECK
Support proposals, cost walks, bid reviews, and Non-Advocate Reviews for follow-on work
Serve as an engineering point of contact for customers
Prepare status reports, metrics, and review materials for customer meetings, program reviews, and leadership
Coordinate global cross-functional teams across program management, systems, software, hardware, safety, certification, supply chain, and operations
Maintain project documentation and stakeholder updates
Travel to customer, supplier, and partner sites as needed, approximately 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field
Minimum of 8 years of engineering or engineering project management experience
Working knowledge of project scheduling, cost tracking, and risk management
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM)
Basic knowledge of avionics development processes and standards, including SAE ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160
Ability to coordinate cross-functional work and deliver against scope, budget, schedule, and quality commitments
U.S. citizenship status required
Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information
Experience with Boeing 787 or other commercial aircraft avionics programs, especially IMA, Common Core System, or network/switch products
Experience managing hardware refresh, obsolescence, or sustainment projects
Experience with Deltek Open Plan, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling and financial management tools
Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent), or actively working toward one
Exposure to proposal development, estimating, or bid and NAR reviews
Experience with lean methodologies; FLIGHT DECK experience is a plus
Knowledge of GE Aerospace Avionics engineering processes and business standards
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative in a process-driven environment
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary / commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Relocation assistance