Flight Path Innovation Engineer

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GE Aerospace

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10,000+ employees

🚀 Aerospace

⚡ Energy

Aerospace • Energy • Engineering

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. The company is dedicated to advancing sustainable aviation through the development of efficient aircraft engines compatible with alternative fuels and collaborates across the industry to promote innovation and safety in flight.

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards, and processes for instrument flight procedure development, including FAA, ICAO PANS-OPS, and state criteria as applicable • Design, evaluate, and review new and existing instrument flight procedures, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational suitability • Apply a strong understanding of aeronautical charts, topographic mapping, coordinate systems, terrain, obstacle, and navigation data in support of procedure and route design • Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve or automate flight path design tasks, including data ingestion, design validation, quality checks, and workflow efficiency • Partner with internal teams across engineering, product, digital/IT, data science, and AI to scope, pilot, validate, and deploy tools that support advanced procedure design, workflow modernization, and dynamic trajectory planning • Work closely with the Product Manager - Agentic Airspace Design to translate operational flight path design knowledge into product requirements, use cases, workflow definitions, prototype feedback, and feature validation criteria • Develop concepts and requirements for moving from static procedures in the AIP to more flexible, data-driven, and potentially dynamic trajectories aligned with emerging industry standards and operational needs • Engage with airlines, ANSPs, airports, regulators, and industry bodies to understand operational objectives, constraints, and future needs, and translate those inputs into actionable requirements for navigation services and flight path design solutions • Represent the business in technical and strategic discussions with customers and partners, helping shape industry thinking around advanced navigation concepts, dynamic trajectory management, and next-generation procedure development • Contribute to business strategy, road mapping, and investment cases for new tools, capabilities, and services, in coordination with product and business leadership • Manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality instrument flight procedures, analyses, and navigation solutions • Provide technical leadership, documentation support, and mentoring to procedure designers and related engineering staff • Ensure all work adheres to applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards and support continuous improvement of internal processes, design practices, standard work, and training materials

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma / GED with significant relevant experience in engineering, surveying, geography, aviation, software-enabled aviation operations, or a closely related discipline • Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight path design, instrument procedure design, airspace design, air traffic management, or a closely related aviation domain • Demonstrated experience working with instrument flight procedures, airspace design, or navigation services in a regulated environment • Working knowledge of aeronautical charts, topographic mapping, coordinate systems, and related geospatial or navigation datasets • Experience with track, alignment, procedure design, or comparable technical tools such as AutoCAD, LDT, GIS platforms, or similar systems • Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with data, analytical models, and technical problem solving • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, digital tools, or automation technologies relevant to flight path design, navigation, or workflow modernization; direct implementation experience is a plus • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product managers, software engineers, data scientists, and domain experts to shape requirements and support solution development

🏖️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace • Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability insurance • Life insurance • Paid time-off for vacation or illness