Field Service Engineer - SkillBridge Internship

About the role

GE Aerospace is offering a SkillBridge internship for active-duty Service Members in their final 180 days of service. The Field Service Engineer supports customers across the US, Central and South America by installing, performing preventive maintenance, repairing and delivering training on Colibrium additive manufacturing machines. Participants receive no compensation from GE Aerospace and continue to receive military pay and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Install, perform preventive maintenance, repair and provide training on Colibrium machines, working alone or in a team
• Troubleshoot complex multi-symptom problems at system level
• Communicate technical ideas and training clearly, in writing and verbally
• Work with Service and Additive engineering teams to solve mechanical, electrical, electronic and process problems
• Help with site preparation (labor and materials coordination) with minimal supervision
• Document work using computer-based service reporting and follow the Service Quality Policy
• Complete administrative tasks such as Service Bulletins and PM inspection documentation on time
• Maintain daily contact with customer technicians on equipment status

Required profile

• Active military personnel within the last 180 days before leaving service
• Engine mechanic, propulsion specialist or powerplant maintainer with experience on engines and regular engine runs, test cell operations or functional checks
• Either a BSc in Engineering or an Associate degree with 2 years of technical experience, or a high school diploma with 5 years of field service or electrical/mechanic technician experience (equivalent military experience accepted)
• Ability to prove U.S. person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee or refugee) because the role involves U.S. export-controlled information

Required skills

• Subsystem and system-level troubleshooting
• Initiative, ability to work with limited direction and strong communication skills