Advanced Lead Engineer – Steady-State Performance

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Evendale, OH is seeking a Steady-State Performance Lead Engineer to advance adaptive engine concepts (XA102) and support NPI efforts for next‑generation military aircraft.

You will develop thermodynamic models, plan tests, and lead cross-functional teams across SPOCT to ensure performance goals and cost optimization are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience (aerospace, mechanical, or test).
• Must be a US person with citizenship or permanent residency for security clearance.
• Preference for candidates with an active US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop thermodynamic cycle models and NPSS analyses.
• Plan test coverage, analyze data, compare with predictions.
• Perform trade studies and document design recommendations.
• Collaborate across SPOCT and external customers.
• Define testing strategies and report performance against guarantees.

Skills

NPSS

Thermodynamic modeling

Data analysis

Test planning

Trade studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NPSS

Data plotting/visualization tools

Job description

Job Description Summary Job Description Business Overview Edison Works is a specialized advanced technology team that is defining the next-generation of military propulsion for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Our team is dedicated to research, development, production, and support of technology breakthroughs that provide strategic advantage in advanced combat environments. This includes partnering with existing and start‑up defense companies to deliver capabilities to warfighters at a speed that today’s fast‑paced world requires. In this role, you will join the Next Generation Products (NGP) Steady‑State Performance team, advancing Adaptive Cycle Engine (ACE) new product introduction (NPI) efforts for applications such as the F‑35 and other next‑generation combat aircraft, grounded in GE’s long‑term investments in science and technology.

Role Overview

As a Steady‑State Performance Lead Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor in the definition, development, and testing of next‑generation adaptive engines, including the XA102. You will collaborate across Systems, Steady‑State Performance, Operability, Controls, and Transient Performance (SPOCT), Design teams, and with customers, to develop, predict, and validate engine performance capability. Near‑term focus areas include supporting maturation of engine designs, preparing for engine test, data reduction, and test planning, and partnering with airframers to enable integrated aircraft platforms.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop thermodynamic cycle models and perform analyses using Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS), including pre-test prediction and data-reduction models.
• Plan performance‑related test coverage, analyze test data, compare results to predictions, and propose options to resolve performance issues identified during design and test.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate alternative design options and document recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with SPOCT, other internal engineering partners, and external customers.
• Define and conduct testing of equipment and/or systems, select appropriate testing strategies and measurement systems, and report performance against guaranteed values in accordance with industry standards.
• Participate in research, design, development, and enhancement of technologies focused on performance, operability, and cost optimization.
• Apply in‑depth technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and engineering experience to execute strategy and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Use sound judgment to propose solutions beyond set parameters, including complex, interdependent manufacturing or production processes.
• Clearly explain technical information and help bring team members to consensus.
• Lead small projects with low risk and resource requirements, convey performance expectations, and handle sensitive issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years of Engineering experience (ideally Aerospace, Mechanical, and/or Test)
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship.
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. government security clearance
• Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, ideally leading testing
• Experience with system‑level thermodynamic modeling and/or data analysis
• Working knowledge of NPSS
• Working knowledge of data plotting / visualization tools
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics and aerodynamics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams and operate credibly in an engineering‑driven culture

Additional Information

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.