Engineering Manager – Software Uk Visa Sponsorship

Design
Uk
August 7, 2024
£45.6 - £55 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Aircraft Services business. As a People Leader on our team, you will oversee the Ground Service Network Engineering team’s development of high-quality cloud software solutions to support our aircraft systems. You would enjoy offering direction to ensure that your team understands the business needs and can solve technical difficulties in partnership with other engineering functions.

You will be part of an inclusive and diverse team that is committed to ensuring completeness and consistency across the whole lifespan. We are devoted to enhancing project execution by using a lean and innovative approach to issue solving and continuous improvement. We share technical information and lessons acquired with others in the team, department, and throughout the engineering organisation. We are committed about professional development and building our team culture, capability, and capacity to satisfy client objectives, while also enabling every engineer to attain their full potential through continuous learning. If this sounds like an environment in which you would thrive, this could be the next opportunity for you.

Job Description.

Roles and responsibilities

  • As the technical leader/manager, you will define a scope of work, prepare the timetable, and supervise engineering activities for customer projects. Provide technical leadership and collaborate with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Management, Sourcing, and Engineering subcontractors.
  • Hold direct people management responsibilities, such as staffing and performance development. Uses in-depth knowledge of a technical area, as well as analytical thinking and technical experience, to carry out policy/strategies.
  • Project Management Responsibilities include managing the technical scope, timeline, and budget while mentoring the team to assure the project’s excellent outputs.
  • Have knowledge of best practices and how own field combines with others; is aware of the competition and the elements that distinguish them in the market.
  • Utilise technical knowledge and analytical thinking. Make decisions based on many internal and external sources outside of your own team.
  • Explain knowledge and develop skills for bringing team members to consensus on field-related topics. Communicate performance expectations and may address difficult problems.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • A relevant degree or HND in a Technical or Engineering subject, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience leading engineering teams, preferably among software engineers.
  • Demonstrates a rational attitude, as well as strong problem-solving and solution building abilities.
  • Demonstrable experience completing technical projects within budget and schedule restrictions.

Desired Characteristics

  • Prior expertise with scalable cloud-based software development or administration in Azure/AWS is extremely advantageous.
  • You will be working in a team atmosphere, therefore having good written and verbal communication skills will help you (and the team) be more effective.
  • You will be invited to engage in technical reviews within the Aircraft Services team to provide technical expertise and solutions, as well as interact with the end customer! A positive attitude, initiative, and proactivity, as well as enthusiasm and passion for software engineering, will help you succeed in this field.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers.

Total Reward.

At GE Aviation, we recognise the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;

  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Non-contributory Pension.
  • Life Assurance
  • Income protection for the entire group
  • Private medical coverage.
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with the flexibility to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance provided: Yes.

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