Aerospace Software Engineering Manager in Cheltenham

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager (known internally to GE as a Sub-Section Manager) to grow and develop our engineering talent and build inclusive, high-performing functional teams. You will lead and manage teams that design and develop our Controllers, Power Distribution or Cockpit Displays products based in Cheltenham. Your focus will be to work closely with your team day to day and be involved in the decisions on how work is completed. With this in mind, we require that you have a Software background in a formal/regulated development environment such as Aviation, Automotive or Healthcare. Your team will vary in size but typically be around 10 to 15 people. This is an exciting and varied role in which you will develop individual engineers and teams to be their very best. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads and Chief Engineers to enable your team to deliver technically excellent products on time and to cost to our customers. You will also have a passion for, and a demonstrable record of impactful application of lean and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, motivation, and technical direction for your team.
• Support, coach, develop and energise engineers through regular 1:1s, continuous feedback and relationships with others.
• Partner with Project Managers, Technical Leads and Chief Engineers to build and deliver on product roadmaps.
• Manage and co-ordinate outsource activities where additional resources are needed.
• Define and execute initiatives and department strategies, helping us be a great place to work now and for the future.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a formal/regulated engineering environment. This is a people focussed role so strong interpersonal skills are a must.
• Demonstrated effective team building ability.
• Demonstrated experience on delivery and cost improvements.
• Relevant degree from an accredited university or college or an equivalent amount of related experience.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts.

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.