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Staff Engineer - Systems
full-timeLynnwood, Lynn, Evendale$130k - $173k

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Location

Lynnwood, Lynn, Evendale

Salary

$130k - $173k

Type

full-time

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Job Description Summary

Drives initiatives to improve the effectiveness of the Engineering function and interfaces with other functions to provide effective coordination of metrics, dashboards, functional processes, and cross-functional initiative coordination. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Establishes appropriate daily management and weekly operating reviews to ensure on schedule/on budget program execution.  Responsible for driving Risk trades within the teams. Manages customer contracts for engineering team by working closely with finance, project, and contract teams.
  • Process tracking, metrics tracking. Responsible for quarterly strategic workforce planning and various other data collections that are used for organizational decision making. Drive LOB (Line of Balance) activity for demonstrator/technology programs. Prepare and present material for financial/schedule approvals at PCB (Program Control Board).
  • Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
  • Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in systems engineering
  • Strong expertise on excel, databases/queries

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.
  • Experience/familiarity with PCM, engineering financials, PCB process

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - 173,000.00 USD Annual. 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 February 9th , 2026.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Other facts

Tech stack
Systems Engineering,Project Management,Data Analysis,Risk Management,Metrics Tracking,Financial Management,Communication Skills,Leadership Skills,Problem Solving,Technical Expertise,Persuasion Skills,Best Practices,Strategic Planning,Operational Judgment,Team Coordination,Contract Management

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Staff Engineer - Systems will drive initiatives to improve engineering effectiveness and manage customer contracts while ensuring program execution is on schedule and budget. They will also be responsible for risk management and strategic workforce planning.

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What does GE Aerospace pay for a Staff Engineer - Systems?

GE Aerospace offers a competitive compensation package for the Staff Engineer - Systems role. The salary range is USD 130k - 173k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Staff Engineer - Systems at GE Aerospace, you will: the Staff Engineer - Systems will drive initiatives to improve engineering effectiveness and manage customer contracts while ensuring program execution is on schedule and budget. They will also be responsible for risk management and strategic workforce planning..

Why join GE Aerospace as a Staff Engineer - Systems?

GE Aerospace is a leading Industrial Machinery Manufacturing company. The Staff Engineer - Systems role offers competitive compensation.

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The Staff Engineer - Systems position at GE Aerospace is based in Lynnwood, Washington, United States and Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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