Lead Engineer Impact Dynamics

GE Aerospace • United States • 1w ago

Job Description Summary

Impact Dynamics is the critical domain in aircraft engines as it corelates directly to design and certification. The main objective of the Impact Dynamics team is to minimize the need for engineering tests & build confidence with the regulating bodies to allow certification by analysis.
The main responsibilities are to provide accurate pre-test prediction for Impact tests to avoid surprise in component tests and engine certification (Fan Blade Out, containment, bird/ice impact etc.). Develop LS-Dyna as a design tool for Design Optimization - weight/cost reductions, MRB issue resolution, and Field Fixes & Advance state of the art and leverage the knowledge base across GE through Documented standard work/Best-Practices. The team is enabling GE's vision by developing physics & data driven engineering tools for improving aircraft engines & gas turbine performance and providing GE's customer better value.

Job Description

Site Overview
Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview

Ensure on-time program deliverables for NPI/Sustaining/ New Technology programs
Design, develop & validate methods/algorithms and software in Impact Dynamics Domain
Strong collaboration with the project team, GE Partners & onsite/offsite vendor groups
Work collaboratively with Tech Lead and Team Manager for risk resolution & project management
Must be a team player with good problem-solving and presentation skills

Ideal Candidate:

Ideal candidate should have experience in developing Impact dynamics methods, algorithms & software

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors/ Master’s/ PhD Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent with minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Successful demonstration of impact dynamics skills in solving an industry problem
Experience in developing Impact dynamics methods, algorithms & software
Proficiency in using any CAD (NX), CAE/FEA (ANSYS, Hyper Mesh, etc.) and Explicit Dynamics (LS-DYNA) software

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace/energy industry with sound knowledge of Mechanical/Structural Analysis, Rotating components & Composite materials.
Demonstrated awareness of industry and technology trends in aerospace & data science
Exposure to software development & testing
Exposure to LEAN & Agile principles

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.