
The Lead Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer will own the design and delivery of automated production test systems for complex electronic aerospace products. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective test solutions that support manufacturing and new product introduction. This includes developing test software for full automation, managing requirements, and integrating hardware and software into complete systems.
Location: Clearwater, FL
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
Essential Responsibilities :
Lead the design and development of production test equipment for complex electronic aerospace products, from concept through deployment.
Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, including debug of test systems, test failures, and equipment issues.
Develop andmaintainautomated test software using National InstrumentsTestStand, C/C++/C# in Microsoft Visual Studio, and C inLabWindowsCVI (or equivalent tools).
Influence overall test strategy and coverage, including test data analytics, design-for-test (DFT) input, and board-level test strategies in manufacturing.
Create andmaintaintest design documentation, including requirements, test specifications, schematics/drawings, procedures, test software documentation, verification procedures, and reports.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Engineering to align test solutions with product requirements, safety, and quality standards.
Contribute to new product introduction (NPI), process improvement, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives within test engineering and manufacturing.
Mentor and coach other test engineers in tools, architecture, design practices, and development processes; provide technical direction within project teams.
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and proactively to project and functional leadership.
Prepare and deliver technical material forcustomerand internal design/test reviews and presentations.
Plan and manage own work andassignedresources to meet schedule, cost, quality, and complianceobjectives
Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional teams to address organizational initiatives and drive improvements in test capability, productivity, and quality.
Required Qualifications :
BSdegreeinComputer Engineering,Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing automated test systems for complex electronic products or electrical systems in a production or high-reliability environment.
Knowledge and experience in software development using C, C++, C#
Fundamental knowledge of electrical design for electrical/electronic equipment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems, including hardware, software, and system-level issues.
Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to document, plan, and execute projects or work packages to meet scope, schedule, and qualityobjectives
GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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)).
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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