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Small Uncrewed Engines Development Airframe Integrator Lead

GE Aerospace
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Job Description Summary

The Small Uncrewed Engines (SUE) Development Engineering Systems Team seeks an experienced Airframe Integrator Lead to provide technical leadership for weapon system integration across our portfolio of advanced propulsion systems. This role owns all functional and physical interface requirements between small uncrewed propulsion systems and weapon system airframes, including expendable platforms, reusable uncrewed systems, and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) applications.

You will serve as the primary technical interface with weapon system integrators, airframe manufacturers, and Department of War customers, ensuring seamless integration across multiple programs. A key responsibility is ownership of Airframe Interface Control Models (AICMs) within the CAMEO Model-Based Systems Engineering environment.

Travel approximately once every 4-5 weeks (2-3 days) to customer and partner sites.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead weapon system integration strategies for multiple propulsion systems across expendable, reusable, and CCA platforms, serving as technical authority for all propulsion-to-airframe interfaces and coordinating with integrators, manufacturers, and Department of War customers.
  • Own and maintain Airframe Interface Control Models (AICMs) in CAMEO as the authoritative source for all interface definitions (mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, data, functional), generating ICDs, specifications, and drawings directly from the models.
  • Manage interface requirements and ICDs across multiple platforms, translating system-level requirements into propulsion interface requirements with full traceability and verification strategies.
  • Lead multi-platform integration planning, maximizing commonality while accommodating platform-specific requirements and supporting business development activities.
  • Champion FLIGHT DECK principles, lean engineering practices, and digital engineering initiatives to advance Model-Based Systems Engineering and improve integration efficiency.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in systems integration, weapon system integration, or aerospace systems engineering, with demonstrated experience managing complex interfaces between propulsion systems and airframes across multiple platforms.
  • Strong understanding of propulsion system integration including mechanical, electrical, fluid, thermal, and control interfaces.
  • Proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, specifically CAMEO Systems Modeler or equivalent SysML-based tools.
  • Experience developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with diverse teams, customers, and external partners across multiple programs.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex organizational interfaces and drive consensus across stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with geographically distributed teams.
  • Must obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in small uncrewed engines, expendable propulsion systems, CCA applications, cruise missiles, or multi-platform propulsion integration.
  • Department of War weapon system development experience across multiple programs.
  • Advanced CAMEO Systems Modeler proficiency including interface modeling, parametric modeling, and model-based documentation generation.
  • Experience with digital engineering, digital thread, and model-based enterprise initiatives.
  • Knowledge of Joint Teaming Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, or collaborative program structures.
  • Familiarity with weapon system control architectures and military standards (MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-461).
  • Active DoD security clearance.
  • INCOSE CSEP certification or Lean Six Sigma training.
  • Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and integration with MBSE tools.
  • Familiarity with GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating model.

Why Join Us

Lead weapon system integration for multiple critical Department of Defense programs with direct national security impact. Own and advance Model-Based Systems Engineering practices using cutting-edge CAMEO tools and digital engineering. Work at the critical interface between propulsion engineering and weapon system integration across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with world-class engineering teams and strategic partners. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership development.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon proving U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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