Advanced Programs - Staff Engineer Hot Structures Mechanical Design

GE Aerospace; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace Lynn Advanced Programs is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead mechanical design and development of hot structures components. You will work with a team of engineers to assess tradeoffs, solve challenging problems, and drive engineering outcomes.

Mentoring teammates and guiding design decisions will be key parts of the role. The position focuses on designing hot structures, leveraging ANSYS and 3D modeling tools, and collaborating across organizations to advance propulsion technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in a mechanical design role.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze hot structures with limited guidance following engineering principles and standards.
• Develop expertise in hot structures and integration with adjacent hardware.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor others on the team.
• Lead small to medium projects balancing design, interfaces and resources.
• Present or review technical and program status with customers.

Skills

Mentoring others

Technical guidance

Project coordination

Limited guidance work

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Unigraphics/NX

Job description

Job Description Summary

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

About this position

Lynn Advanced Programs (AP) is a brand-new organization with the mission of inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. Lynn AP supports a wide range of engineering activities including design, analysis, and testing across new, derivative, and existing engines.

The staff engineer will lead mechanical design and development of hot structures components as part of the hot structures team. This role is best suited for someone with a passion for engineering and a strong desire to solve new and challenging technical problems all while balancing project requirements. In this role, the staff engineer will utilize engineering experience and partner with teammates and technical experts to assess design tradeoffs, solve problems, and recommend solutions. Collaboration with teammates, technical experts, and peers in adjacent organizations will be necessary to achieve project outcomes. The staff engineer will also provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers on the team.

Working at our Lynn Facility

Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million square feet of manufacturing space, we're making a huge contribution to the future of flight! The Lynn facility is the birthplace of the very first jet engine in 1942 and continues building upon this legacy with a deeply knowledgeable team building quality engines. Additionally, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in facility improvements in the last five years alone. Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute with limited guidance the design and analysis of hot structures using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. Properly document technical data generated.
• Develop specialized knowledge of hot structures mechanical design and integration with adjacent hardware or applications. Stay current with the latest technical developments and internal processes.
• Provide technical guidance that influences outcomes in the design process leveraging experience, expertise, and data to support recommendations. Mentor others in the organization.
• Maintain knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate designs or products.
• Develop action plans, with guidance, to respond to issues/ problems
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews with internal and external customers.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Lead small to medium complexity projects optimizing hot structures design while balancing all design, interface, and resource requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience in relevant mechanical design engineering position
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain 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

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 8-10 years of experience in relevant mechanical design engineering position
• Active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level
• Proficiency with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• Extensive experience with 3D Modeling software, preferably Unigraphics/NX
• Proficient with GD&T principles and reading or creating drawings
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision or turbomachinery components
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of metals and high temperature composites
• Passion for the aviation industry and advancing the state-of-the-art
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and r