Technology Manager - Mechatronics

Mechatronics Technology Manager

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!

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

• 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

Desired Characteristics

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

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.

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