Staff Preliminary Cycle Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

In Preliminary Cycle Design, you will work with the Commercial Engine Project & Engineering teams to design, assess, and launch GE’s next generation of products aimed at reducing emissions. Opportunities exist to advance the state of the art for the open fan and hybrid electric technologies. This role will be focused on the demonstrator programs with the intent to follow the program from Preliminary Design to Performance as the program matures.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In the role of Staff Preliminary Cycle Design Engineer, you will integrate and develop propulsion concepts that meet business needs across the organization, support system level decisions for architecture designs, perform trade studies, contribute to the overall business strategy.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include:

Lead programs & projects working with internal & external customers to create propulsion solutions for the next generation of aircraft across a wide range of commercial products, including business, regional, narrow-body, and wide-body aircraft.

Build & execute aero-thermal models of new concept & derivative engines, aligning input from component design teams to customer requirements.

Partner with Preliminary Mechanical Design engineers to ensure end-to-end propulsion system feasibility.

Coordinate with a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (aero, mechanical, systems) to assess technology capability & maturity in support of business objectives.

Execute the analysis and evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures, and the product or program requirements.

Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to program and engineering leadership.

Participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and tasks including establishment of processes and best practices.

Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews across engine programs.

Lead the GE Aviation cultural transformation coaching and mentoring, fostering inclusive environments, and driving a systematic approach to Lean.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.

>7 years of experience in an aero-thermal and/or performance based engineering position.

Desired Characteristics

Excited about propulsion and the aero-thermodynamic disciplines

Passionate about giving & receiving mentorship

Prior experience working with global cross-functional teams

Able to work both in a global team and individually

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university

10 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position

Experience with engine cycle modeling, or component aero design

Experience with NPSS, Python, C or similar programming languages

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to guide and influence others

Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work

Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market, and manage programs

Exposure to commercial engine design requirements

Problem analysis and resolution skills

Systems thinking

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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: Yes