Job Description SummaryThe GE Aerospace Research Programs Office connects the business, product, and technology needs of GE Aerospace and our customers (including the U.S. Government) with the technical workforce within the research center to provide differentiated solutions. As the Emerging Sciences & Technologies Platform Leader, you will partner with the GE Aerospace Research technical & leadership teams to ensure efficient utilization of R&D resources and alignment to near-, mid-, and far-field priorities. You will support the Director of the Programs Office in balancing and optimizing the overall research portfolio mix across multiple stakeholder groups, including GE Aerospace, industry customers, partners, and U.S. Government agencies.
As a Platform Leader, you will manage dedicated coordination and sensing rhythms with GE Aerospace and external customers, ensuring strong connectivity to emerging and challenging needs. In turn, you will foster collaboration amongst appropriate Research teams and harmonize efforts by developing a unified Platform growth pathway that is embraced by both internal and external stakeholders. By doing so, you will translate customer needs to actionable program at the Research Center, help launch research initiatives, and facilitate technology transfer to relevant end-markets across the aerospace sector. This will ensure that GE Aerospace Research continues to be a leading force in driving progress and creating solutions within the industry.
The Emerging Sciences & Technologies Platform Leader works to identify, engage with, and assess novel areas of scientific and technological development thru the dual lenses of disruption and opportunity for both the industry and GE Aerospace customers. Elevate awareness of these emerging fields and architect pathways to capitalize upon transformational capabilities. Additionally, you will partner across the Research Center to collectively own customer relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as primary customer contacts for access to the research center.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities- Build, coordinate, and own the planning, funding, and pursuit of external contracts on behalf of the Platform Leader project portfolio to deliver capabilities and solutions for customers.
- Connect the Research team to customer challenges and help build cross organizational teams to solve them
- Ensure vitality of existing technology programs while creating new relationships across the business; champion & communicate customer needs, urgency, and general business situation to the research center
- Define product & technical differentiation roadmaps and inform long-term technical strategies with the business technology and product management leaders in GE Aerospace
- Identify key Aerospace Research technical competencies vital to the business and work with research center's technical leadership on resource planning and to identify and apply key internal and external technologies
- Understand business product portfolio and link customer needs to technical programs that will better serve the customer
- Be a value-add partner in strategy planning processes; establish Aerospace Research technologists as vital strategic partners in business planning process
- Host internal and external visitors at the Research Centers as partners to see the future through collaborative engagements
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and drive the shaping of technology development opportunities that deliver value to various governmental customers
- Provide insights on technical demand and skill sets to Operations Leaders and site leadership enabling them to architect growth plans
- Support program accountability: monitor execution on key customer projects; identify and facilitate cross-lab tradeoffs as required; be alert to and assist as needed on key customer deliverables
- Prioritize & drive adoption of critical technologies and innovations from the research center into the GE Aerospace business or into complementary third-party partners
- Manage customer relationships and actively seek feedback to ensure needs are met and improvements to the process are continuously being made
- Recruit, grow, and develop talent to orchestrate cross-pollination between GE Aerospace and the Aerospace Research Center
Required Qualifications- Doctorate of Master's Degree in Science or Engineering and 10 years' experience in relevant field.
- Strong technical background with a proven history of project/program management and has an in-depth knowledge of GE application portfolio
- Highly organized with the ability to monitor and manage multiple efforts & priorities effectively
- Track record of driving cross-functional & organizational engagement and interactions with customers, upper-level management, and project teams
- Ability to build a network across internal and external organizations.
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- Willingness to work out of an office located in onsite in Niskayuna NY
Desired Characteristics- Doctorate of Master's Degree in Science or Engineering and 10 years' experience in relevant field.
- Strong technical background with a proven history of project/program management and has an in-depth knowledge of GE application portfolio
- Highly organized with the ability to monitor and manage multiple efforts & priorities effectively
- Track record of driving cross-functional & organizational engagement and interactions with customers, upper-level management, and project teams
- Ability to build a network across internal and external organizations.
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions it's desired to have a U.S. Citizens who are able to obtain a security clearance
The base pay range for this position is 165,000 - 275,000 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. This posting is expected to close on February 25 , 2026
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.
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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 InformationGE 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: Yes
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