Senior Staff Applications Operations Engineer – Engineering Tools Automation, AI Ops

GE Aerospace

. Serve as the senior technical operations authority across engineering application pods for software, hardware and electronic design, and project and portfolio management tools .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $131,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Linux and Windows server administration, automation, and CI/CD processes, while effectively managing application operations in regulated environments. Proven ability to lead technical teams, communicate risks, and drive operational improvements across engineering applications.

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Linux Server AdministrationAWS ExperienceCI/CD AutomationApplication Operations ManagementRegulated Aerospace/Defense Experience

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Hard Skills

Linux Server AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationAWS EC2AWS S3PythonBashPowerShellJenkinsAnsibleIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowArtifactoryGitHubITSM ToolsAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

DO-178CDO-254Export ControlCMMCAgile Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCyber SecurityEC2ITSMJenkinsLinuxPythonServiceNowUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior technical operations authority across engineering application pods for software, hardware and electronic design, and project and portfolio management tools
Support US and UK users
Define, track, and improve operational KPIs and SLAs
Communicate status, risks, and trends to users and leadership
Drive consistent incident, problem, and change management across pods
Lead resolution of high-severity escalations and root cause analysis
Perform hands-on Linux and Windows server administration across development, test, and production environments
Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams on security, export control, and regulatory requirements
Automate provisioning, monitoring, patching, license management, and reporting using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Jenkins, Ansible, and similar tools
Advance CI/CD capabilities using tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory, and GitHub
Lead the use of AI for operations and develop an Agentic Operations framework for the broader Engineering Operations DT team
Own the application portfolio lifecycle and obsolescence roadmap
Track end-of-support risk and drive upgrade, migration, and retirement plans
Lead migrations from IBM Rational Synergy and Change to modern tools
Assess AWS hosting options while protecting continuity for regulated programs
Present risk-assessed options to leadership weighing cost, risk, and benefit
Coach and mentor Applications Operations engineers
Set technical standards and runbooks
Influence engineers at SPB levels and below and partner teams
Participate in Agile planning and provide escalation coverage as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR an Associate's degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Application Operations or systems administration supporting enterprise or engineering applications
Minimum 3 years of hands-on Linux server administration experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status
Deep hands-on Linux/Unix server administration, including patching, tuning, troubleshooting, and scripting
Hands-on AWS experience, including EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
Experience with AI-enabled operational tools and automation
Experience with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management, DOORS Classic, or Rational Synergy and Change
Experience leading platform migrations, including legacy source control to Git-based tools
Automation and CI/CD experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible
Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow
Experience in regulated aerospace or defense environments, including DO-178C, DO-254, export control, or CMMC
Experience in Agile delivery, such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with global teams, independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary
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 and 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 opportunities
Competitive compensation