Lead Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Mechanical Test Engineer to join our team in Loves Park, Illinois. In this full-time, onsite role, you will help design and develop high-reliability aerospace products that support critical aircraft systems. Working as part of an Integrated Product Team, you will lead engineering efforts across the full product lifecycle, including bid and proposal support, technology maturation, new product introduction, production, and test.

This position focuses on advanced aerospace electromechanical and pneumatic products, including bleed air valves and linear actuators. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to lead design, analysis, testing, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts in a collaborative environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, development, and testing of aerospace electromechanical and pneumatic products, including bleed air valves and linear actuators.
• Execute engineering work in accordance with sound engineering principles, program requirements, and business standards, practices, and procedures.
• Support products and programs across multiple phases, including bid and proposal, technology maturation, new product introduction, production, and test.
• Drive technical execution for assigned projects, including design reviews, risk reduction activities, and validation efforts.
• Provide technical leadership in new product development and technology maturation initiatives.
• Guide and support other technical team members while contributing as a key member of an Integrated Product Team.
• Apply analytical thinking and engineering expertise to solve product and system-level problems.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Recommend and develop solutions outside of established parameters when needed, using sound judgment and prior experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience; OR Associate degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience; OR High school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the design, analysis, or support of electromechanical and/or pneumatic systems
• Experience leading projects or providing technical direction to engineering team members
• Experience with electromechanical actuators, pneumatic valves, or similar aerospace/mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience with electric motors, RVDTs, resolvers, and related electrical components
• Proficiency in CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks and/or NX
• Proficiency in LabView programming and utilizing LabView for test data
• Familiarity with DO-160 testing, FAR 25/FAR 33 certification, and aerospace development processes
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
• Familiarity with Lean principles and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 – $127,000. 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.  

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 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.