Chief Consulting Engineer – Power Generation

GE Aerospace; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Dayton, Kentucky seeks a Chief Consulting Engineer for Power Generation to lead major power projects with broad scope and high impact. You will oversee design reviews, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence across the Power Generation domain.

The role requires a technical engineering degree with 15+ years in generation technologies and experience in aerospace standards. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in generation technologies for Electrical Power product development.
• Knowledge of commercial & military aerospace practices and industry standards.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• CTH experience within GE Aerospace is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation and leadership for the US Electrical Power life cycle and act as the highest technical authority for power generation-related decisions.
• Lead design reviews and relevant design boards to drive industry leading power generation solutions.
• Represent the Chief Engineer’s Office in power generation design excellence and related activities.
• Mentor the global Controlled Titled Holder community and guidance to engineers day-to-day.
• Lead Power Generation competency development and coordinate with other CCEs on strategies.

Skills

Power generation architecture

High voltage systems

Generator design

Modeling and simulation

Power converters integration

Electromagnetic design

Thermal and oil systems

Mechanical dynamics

Test and integration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The GE Aerospace Chief Consulting Engineer – Power Generation leads projects and initiatives in the US Electrical Power product area with broad scope and high impact to the business. In this role you will be responsible for major assignments with long-term business implications, managing complex issues within power generation functional area (s) of expertise, and contributing to the overall business strategy. See GE Aerospace Controlled Title Holder (CTH) Criteria for additional details on the expectations for a Chief Consulting Engineer.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

You will:

• Provide technical consultation and leadership for the US Electrical Power life cycle, acting as the highest technical authority for power generation-related decisions within the Electrical Power domain; Power generation domain primarily covers aerospace class electric machines (Wound Field synchronous, Permanent Magnet, Induction and other types in kW to MW range, 115 Vac to 2000+ Vac class)
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews and relevant design boards to drive industry leading power generation solutions in our product portfolio
• Represent the Chief Engineer’s Office in matters related to power generation design excellence through design practices, technical reviews, and best practices
• Currently with aerospace industry, academia and regulatory initiatives to ensure state of the art competitiveness
• Provide technical mentoring to the global Controlled Titled Holder community and pipeline, and coaching and guidance to engineers in day-to-day activities
• Lead the Power Generation functional element of the Competency Model Framework and Key Technology Areas to build technical competencies across the product area
• Coordinate with other CCEs in product and functional domain on effective strategies within the Chief Engineer’s Office
• Lead Chief Engineer’s Office initiatives to improve engineering process and performance
• Provide leadership, experience and knowledge to help proactively identify and solve technical problems
• Promotes the documentation of lessons learned and their subsequent translation to effective improvement actions within the organization
• Champion the proliferation of FLIGHT DECK through the organization

Essential Qualifications:

• Technical degree in Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience in generation technologies related to Electrical Power product development
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in power generation architecture, high power, high voltage and high-altitude generator systems, generator design, development, modeling and simulation, integration with power converters, knowledge of machine electromagnetic design, thermal and oil system design, mechanical dynamics, test and integration.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required
• Knowledge and experience of commercial & military aerospace systems practices and associated industry standards, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and passion for FLIGHT DECK, and the ability to drive this successfully in the organization
• Competency in the fundamentals of the Electrical Power product area

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline is preferred
• Experience Electrical Power standards and processes
• CTH experience within GE Aerospace
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

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 anEqual 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: Yes