Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of product safety risk assessment methodologies for GE Aerospace technologies.
• Design and implement processes to identify and mitigate safety risks, conduct rigorous assessments when authorized, and evaluate human factors and hazards to reduce risk in product development and operation.
• Head the Safety Focal team, ensuring consistent roles and responsibilities across SPMT members to support safety throughout development and field operations.
• Represent the Flight Safety Office in senior leadership forums, championing a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in safety performance and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with business units and partners to ensure that GE's safety standards reflect the industry's best practices and reduce overall business risk.
• Identify safety concerns early in development programs and ensure timely and clear communication to Certification Boards and other stakeholders.
• Develop and refine processes to enhance GE's safety response and decision-making.
• Provide expert safety guidance to internal teams, executives, airframers, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert consultation and mentoring on safety and reliability, including support for flight readiness reviews, safety program strategies, and design trade studies for both current products and potential NPIs. Actively engage in Safety Advisory Committees with airframers to align safety goals and initiatives.
• Lead and manage a cross-functional team with responsibility for resource planning, budgeting, and invoice oversight across EU projects. Serve as the primary communication focal with AW/EASA for safety and accident-related matters while driving team development and mentoring initiatives.
• Serve as a certified accident investigator and primary liaison for AAII, government agencies, and industry groups (including GAMA) in the EU turboprop sector. Lead or support root cause analyses, coordinate field event investigations, provide legal and technical consultation, and synthesize findings into actionable design guidance for GEA products.
• Act as the Safety Manager and Form 4 holder, ensuring compliance with Part 21 regulations while co-owning and driving Safety Management System (SMS) programs, strategies, training, and audits both internally and externally.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree or specialized training in aviation safety is a plus.
• Expertise in systems integration and technical problem-solving
• Strong knowledge of safety processes, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in fleet management, product support, and maintenance
• Proven leadership in program management and cross-functional collaboration
• Skills in talent development through mentoring and coaching
• Strategic thinking with solid business acumen and industry awareness
• Good command of English language oral and written
• Work VISA, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Czech language would be an advantage

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB2

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes