Technology Manager - Mechatronics

Job Description Summary
GE Aerospace Research is at the forefront of shaping the Future of Flight, driving innovation to lift people up and ensure they return home safely. With a steadfast commitment to industry leadership, safety, and community impact, we are united by a shared purpose that inspires everything we do.
We are seeking an exceptional Mechatronics Technology Manager to lead and inspire a team of world-class experts while advancing cutting-edge research in mechatronics and machine design. This role is perfect for a dynamic leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, mentoring talent, and delivering transformative innovations for next-generation aerospace technologies and services. Join us in inventing the future of aviation!

Job Description

As the Mechatronics Technology Manager, you will lead and develop a team of world-class aerospace and mechanical engineers focused on advancing mechatronics and machine design applied to state-of-the-art on-wing maintenance, overhaul, repair, and inspection technologies for GE Aerospace products and services. In this pivotal role, you will shape the technology strategy, drive operational excellence, and support GE Aerospace's business objectives, government customers, and strategic partners. You will work closely with product design teams to optimize designs for serviceability and enhance performance across the entire product lifecycle.

Partnering with the Technology Director of AeroThermal Mechanical Systems, you will lead a dynamic team of technologists revolutionizing inspection, repair, manufacturing, and assembly technologies for propulsion systems employing advances in mechatronics and machine design. Your team will leverage cutting-edge advancements in robotic manipulators, sensing, and actuation technologies within a fast-paced rapid prototyping environment, transforming bold ideas into impactful solutions. You will also collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure future products are designed to enable automated assembly, inspection, and repair processes, driving innovation and operational efficiency. This work is critical to GE Aerospace's mission of delivering world-class engines and exceptional customer support for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future.

We are seeking a collaborative engineering leader with a proven track record in technical environments. If you are passionate about empowering teams and delivering transformative technical innovations, we invite you to apply and help shape the Future of Flight.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Mechatronics Technology Manager, you are responsible for

• Leading a team of mechatronics experts at various experience levels, including interns, technicians, and early through late career researchers.
• Driving EHS safety standard operating procedures and best practices, security compliance, and collaborate with leaders and technologists across GE Aerospace Research to continuously improve our culture of safety and compliance.
• Building a culture of a bias towards action and implementing rigorous operational excellence to identify and mitigate risks, and support root cause/corrective action plans when necessary, while driving continuous improvement through standard work, key performance indicators, and process improvements.
• Developing and coaching team members on career paths, project management, Lean principles, and more.
• Championing an open and collaborative environment to foster cross-discipline teaming.
• Developing the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for inspection, repair, manufacturing, and assembly technologies for propulsion systems.
• Driving relevant modeling, simulation, and test capabilities for component/hardware analysis and design to drive technical differentiation and innovation for future applications.
• Establishing and growing strategic relationships with GE Aerospace partners and the external academic and government community.
• Accelerating innovation and creating technical differentiation for GE Aerospace, customers, and partners.
• Recruiting, hiring, and attracting diverse world-class technical talent.
• Actively participate and contribute to the GE Aerospace Research people leadership community helping build a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience in mechatronics, robotics, controls, or closely related discipline with hands-on experience designing and integrating mechatronic systems in aerospace and/or automotive systems.
• Demonstrated track record of championing compliance and safety practices.
• Experience with solid modeling (CAD) and simulation tools (e.g. Matlab, Python).
• Demonstrated technical project leadership capability with ability to build, lead, and energize cross-functional teams in high-impact technologies
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and/or mentor technical talent at all experience levels.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at senior levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve operational excellence.
• Willingness to obtain active US Government Secret Clearance with ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics:

• Doctorate in a relevant technical discipline with 10 years of professional experience in a research environment.
• Experience with gas turbine propulsion applications and related aerospace systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change.
• Strong ability to work in multi-business environment and develop technology roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of the GE Aerospace business or the aerospace industry.
• Established network across the industry/academia, including participation in relevant professional societies.
• Passion for aerospace applications and innovation of enabling technologies.
• Desire and ability to actively recruit top talent with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $240,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 31st, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes