Lead Engineer - Electronic Hardware

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer to join the Sustainment Engineering Team. This role is critical in supporting product development, addressing technical queries, providing customer support, managing obsolescence challenges and ownership of product yield including data analysis.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Sustainment Engineering Support:Provide technical expertise and support for product development, ensuring product reliability and performance throughout its lifecycle in collaboration with the PSE Team


• Electronic Expertise:Apply knowledge of electronic systems and components to troubleshoot, analyse, and improve product designs including performance.


• Technical Product Queries:Respond to and resolve technical inquiries from both internal teams and external customers, ensuring clear communication and timely solutions.


• Customer Support:Act as a technical liaison for customers, addressing concerns, providing solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction with our products and services.


• Project Ownership:Take full ownership of assigned projects, driving them to completion while meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives.


• Technical Responsibility:Maintain accountability for technical deliverables and decisions during the TG10 product phase, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.


• Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and customer support, to address challenges and implement improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related or associated experience


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Expertise in electronic systems and components, with the ability to apply this knowledge to product sustainment and development.


• Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including customers.


• Familiarity with lean principles and methodologies

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes