Senior Director, Engineering – Defense Engineering

GE Aerospace

. Act as a thought leader leading multiple technology programs in Engineering and Future of Flight DT organization for Defense Engineering teams .

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeCincinnati • Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a thought leader leading multiple technology programs in Engineering and Future of Flight DT organization for Defense Engineering teams
Play a key role in supporting the unique engineering needs of the Defense business across both Defense Engines & Services (DES) and Edison Works
Partner/collaborate across GE Aerospace to influence GE Aerospace wide MBE strategy that serves both our defense and commercial businesses
Explore and define AI applications within Engineering processes, digital products, and tools
Act as primary liaison between the Defense Engineering organization and Engineering and Future of Flight DT Engineering
Communicate effectively to engage, inform & influence business stakeholders as well as DT teams
Establish and facilitate processes for decision making, process flows and handoffs
Recruit and develop world-class global technical talent in Engineering and Future of Flight Engineering DT organization
Ensure stable and secure operations across the Engineering and Future of Flight technology landscape
Heavy cross-functional influencing around a single vision as well as operating and engaging multiple levels within the organization
Act as a practitioner and coach of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary Lean Operating System, to accelerate the deployment of strategic capabilities and value to the business, and to drive standard work in the way in which critical data & technology outcomes are designed, delivered, and supported

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in a variety of IT functional and leadership roles
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a People Leader
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great work environment
Professional development opportunities
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Relocation assistance provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI applicationsLean Operating Systemengineering processesdigital productsdecision makingprocess flowstechnical talent developmentcross-functional influencingstrategic capabilitiesdata & technology outcomes

Soft Skills

thought leadershipcommunicationcollaborationinfluenceengagementcoachingrecruitmentorganizational engagementstakeholder managementfacilitation