Job Description Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for design, development, and validation of aviation gas turbine combustion systems. You will support combustor rig and engine test campaigns, including planning, test monitoring, data analysis, and documentation. You will utilize your test experience and technical expertise to solve problems, develop and execute mitigations, and capture lessons learned for future campaigns. You will demonstrate through test and/or analyses the performance and potential of concepts and solutions with a particular emphasis on combustor durability, emissions, and fuels. These skills will be applied to commercial and business aviation programs.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute aerodynamic analysis, design, test, and integration functions with guidance from senior engineering resources to define and support assigned components, assemblies, and systems that meet business standards and program/product requirements.
- Prepare and present technical information to internal customers and technical reviewers.
- Use and develop engineering tools to perform aerodynamic evaluations.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute test programs to achieve test objectives within schedule and budget guidelines.
- Document and communicate aero design, analysis, and test data results.
- Share engineering information and lessons learned and promote open dialogue.
- Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated in the course of assigned projects and tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Build basic understanding of key business drivers and use this understanding to execute projects.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
- Work in a collaborative manner to carry out product evaluation and improvement.
- Develop and protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company.
- Individual contributor role where communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering position or equivalent advanced degree with a focus on combustion.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Desired Characteristics
- Master’s degree with thesis or Ph.D. (preferred) in Engineering from an accredited university with focus on combustion or aerodynamics.
- Experience in engine or aircraft aerodynamic design, CFD, or test support.
- Demonstrated passion for the aviation industry.
- Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools.
- Flexible & friendly approach to working in teams – both domestic and global.
- Self-starter with an eye towards problem solving and driving solutions.
- Highly-motivated with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proven facilitation and collaboration skills.
- Keen listener able to solicit input from a variety of sources.
- Matlab and/or Python proficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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
