Hardware Configuration Specialist in Remote, Florida

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace Aviation Systems is hiring a Hardware Configuration Specialist for the support of engineering configuration/data management.

In this role, you will be responsible for execution in support of site-based hardware configuration and change/data management activities as part of the engineering release and change request cycle.

Note-

*This role will be based onsite at either our Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL facilities

*This position is open to only those who are located in the Eastern or Central time zones

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the review, preparation, and checking of data, documentation, & engineering changes per documented procedures and governing regulatory authorities and standards

• Coordinate with cross-departmental/functional staff and support/initiate related communications as required to complete assigned tasks

• Support Configuration Boards and associated reviews necessary to determine impact of proposed engineering data releases and changes

• Support configuration and/or artifact related activities. (i.e., change task execution and checking functions, number assignments, parts list support, data gathering for reports, documentation preparation/analysis, utilize tools as needed.)

• Adhere to Configuration related procedures and policies throughout a program/product lifecycle

• Support activities relative to Configuration Control for related projects and productivity initiatives

• Has familiarity of commonly-used configuration, data, and export control concepts, practices, and procedures

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Performs a variety of complex tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

OR

• High school diploma / GED with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role

• Plus, a minimum of one year of exposure or prior co-op/internship in mechanical hardware configuration management

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

Eligibility Requirem

• Must reside in the Eastern or Central time zone

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Strong PC skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional

• Experience with Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) or other Enterprise data management tool

• Experience in a Military/Aviation Engineering environment

• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal/ customer service/problem solving skills

• Ability to learn quickly and deal with a changing environment

• Knowledge of Configuration Management Standard EIA649

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment

• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• And more!

This position may be eligible for the following flexible work arrangements (FWA):

• Hybrid work schedule

• Remote Work

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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: No

#LI-Remote – This is a remote position