Staff Build & Release Engineer

Job Description Summary
Join GE Aerospace's Edison Works Digital Technology team and help build the future of flight. This cross-functional organization partners with product management, engineering, operations, supply chain, DT, and security to deliver innovative, mission-critical capabilities for cutting-edge military programs.

The Staff Deployment Engineer leads the build, test, and deployment of secure, full-stack Digital Technology solutions. In this role, you will partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into executable plans, orchestrate technical teams through delivery, and perform targeted hands-on technical work where needed to ensure successful, on-time deployments.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

Technology Deployment & Standards

• Build, test, and deploy full-stack solutions in secure areas, spanning networking, Windows workstations and servers, Linux, High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, storage, security tools, AI/LLM platforms, and applications
• Define and drive deployment standards and technology best practices to improve consistency, reliability, and security
• Contribute to technical strategy and architecture discussions to ensure scalable, resilient solutions, including integration of AI and LLM capabilities

Project & Execution Leadership

• Translate business and security requirements into clear project strategies and execution plans
• Lead day-to-day execution of multiple projects, including tracking, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication
• Coordinate across business, IT, information assurance, physical security, and facilities to deliver shared outcomes
• Anticipate and manage risks, scope changes, dependencies, and non-standard events

Process Improvement & Quality

• Lead process improvement and documentation efforts to streamline deployments and support
• Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations
• Track outcomes and customer satisfaction using KPIs; define new metrics where needed

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Provide clear, concise status updates at multiple organizational levels
• Escalate and resolve roadblocks with technical and functional partners
• Build strong relationships to align stakeholders and maintain momentum toward common goals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 4 years of professional experience OR Associate's degree and minimum 7 years OR High School Diploma and minimum 9 years. Military experience counts as professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Linux systems and network administration.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We do not sponsor employment visas for this role now or in the future.
• Active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain clearance.

Desired Characteristics:
Interpersonal & Leadership

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to influence without authority, build support for ideas, and tailor messages based on stakeholders and downstream impact
• Demonstrated ownership mindset, learning from successes and failures to continuously improve
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and energize cross-functional teams toward shared goals

Technical

• Broad experience across compute, storage, network, server, operating systems, software, virtualization, collaboration tools, HPC, workstations, security tools, engineering applications, automation, and AI/LLM platforms
• Deep expertise in at least one of: Linux server administration, High Performance Computing, virtualization, networking, or Windows server administration
• Ability to evaluate alternate technologies, including AI/LLM solutions, analyze tradeoffs, and recommend secure, mission-focused implementations
• Skilled at breaking down complex problems, documenting requirements, and estimating effort
• Track record of introducing new technologies or processes that deliver measurable value
• Demonstrated curiosity and continuous learning, especially in emerging technologies such as AI and LLMs

Business Acumen

• Familiarity with project management principles and execution practices
• Exposure to ITIL, Agile, and service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Strong negotiation skills to align stakeholders and present a unified perspective to teams

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: No