Job Description SummaryThis role is within the Edison Works Engineering Material Systems Department for the Advanced Military Coatings Team. An active DoD clearance is required for this role and must be maintained.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept through production.


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

Conceptual through Production activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials.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 5 years of experience in Disciplinary Engineering and Science.Must be current Aviation employee.Must be capable of obtaining & maintaining DoD clearance.

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.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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