Contract Flight Test Engineer Jobs in Dover, NH (NOW HIRING)

Job Description SummaryThe FLIGHT DECK Transformation Team (FDTT) is a 2-3 year mid-career program for leaders who want to help run GE Aerospace using FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK is a systemic approach to running our business to deliver exceptional value as measured through the eyes of our customer.
This program will require up to 25% Travel per year and Geographic Mobility while on program per business needs.
Program targeted start date is January 2027.Job Description

Program Summary:

• The manufacturing track places participants on our most critical shop and manufacturing SQDC challenges, working with operational and FLIGHT DECK Leaders (FDLs) to activate and accelerate the FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals and Behaviors in factories and test operations
• These experiences will deepen participant capabilities against the FLIGHT DECK Enterprise Capability Model in FLIGHT DECK Leadership, People Leadership, Strategy & Results

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field
• At least 5 years working experience in a Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or Lean environment

Desired Characteristics:

• 5-10+ years of total working experience
• Experience owningSQDC outcomesin a manufacturing space.
• Demonstrated use ofmultiple FLIGHT DECK/lean fundamentalsin manufacturing with direct customer impact
• Evidence of leadingcrossfunctional teamsto solve problems and run improvements
• Alignment withGE Aerospace Behaviors- Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven - including comfort at genba, willingness to iterate through experimentation, openness to feedback and connects work to customer impact
• Willing and able to spend significant time at genba
• Geographic mobility while on program and at time of graduation per business needs
• Willingness to travel up to 25% per year while on program to support business needs

Preferred Program Characteristics:

Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Learn at an accelerated pace, using prior experiences to drive impact quickly
• Adapt and pivot to an ever-changing environment
• Navigate ambiguity using critical thinking and lean problem-solving skills
• Manage a large work scope using structured operating rhythms, strong project management, time management, and communication skills
• Break down barriers in cross matrixed organizations to deliver outcomes for our customers
• Act as a role model of the GE Aerospace Behaviors including Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven - including comfort at genba and openness to feedback.
• ActiveAI hackermindset: uses AI and digital tools on real problems; shares practices with others.

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.

The base pay range for this position is $122,000 - $186,300 USD. 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 August 28th, 2026.

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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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.