Lead Electronic Hardware Engineer(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About GE Aerospace
At GE Aerospace, we are redefining the future of flight — designing, building, and supporting advanced jet engines, electrical systems, and power distribution solutions for commercial and military aircraft.
Our people are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Guided by our proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating model, we empower every employee to make an impact and continuously improve how we deliver for our customers.
Role Summary
The Electronic Hardware Engineer acts as the design authority for assigned aviation products within the Sustaining Engineering Team.
In this technical leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving aerospace electronics and power distribution systems throughout their lifecycle — from production introduction to in-service support.
You’ll lead root cause investigations, manage obsolescence, and drive design and process improvements, ensuring product reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as engineering design authority for assigned products, managing all technical aspects and lifecycle support.
Provide post-design engineering support, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Manage obsolescence activities, including redesigns, risk assessments, last-time buys, documentation control, and customer approvals.
Ensure adherence to Customer Contractual Documents (CCD) and internal engineering standards.
Lead and approve corrective actions, non-conformance reports, and product certifications.
Oversee re-qualification and verification testing activities.
Liaise effectively between customers, suppliers, and internal departments, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Support supply chain engineering activities, offering design expertise and technical guidance.
Lead investigations into customer returns, performing detailed root cause analysis and recommending improvements.
Track and manage product obsolescence, ensuring updates are cost-effective and compliant.
Identify and implement continuous improvement practices, capturing lessons learned and feeding them back into design and process teams.
Communicate progress clearly and regularly to peers, management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
Strong technical knowledge of one or more areas: analogue/digital electronics, electronic systems engineering, or mechanical design.
Solid understanding of the product design lifecycle, including qualification and verification methods.
Proven experience in engineering leadership or technical management.
Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Desirable:
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Experience working in matrixed global organisations.
Highly self-sufficient, proactive, and motivated with a passion for continuous improvement.
A collaborative mindset and a positive, forward-thinking attitude toward systems engineering and product excellence.
Flexible Working
GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible and hybrid working arrangements wherever possible, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Rewards and Benefits
GE Aerospace’s FlexChoice benefits plan allows you to tailor your rewards package to suit your personal needs, offering flexibility and savings opportunities.
Default benefits include:
Non-contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Group income protection
Private medical cover
26 days annual leave (with option to buy or sell additional leave)
Security Clearance
This position requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. If clearance cannot be obtained, employment may not proceed due to national security requirements.
Right to Work
Applications from candidates requiring UK work sponsorship are welcome. However, in accordance with UK immigration rules, preference may be given to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
