Engine Dynamics Lead Engineer

GE Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Engine Dynamics Engineer to build analytical models of engines and rigs for design assessment and understanding vibration and flight loads. You will guide cross-functional teams and lead root cause investigations while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have a background in vibration analysis, rotor dynamics, and finite element methods, with strong MATLAB/Python skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizenship or eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Preference for candidates who currently hold a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engine dynamics assessments for development, production, and in-service programs.
• Develop dynamic models of engine components, modules, and systems to predict behavior under operating and transient conditions.
• Assess vibration and stability risks and define mitigation strategies to improve durability and operability.
• Support design teams with recommendations for geometry, stiffness, damping, clearances, balance, and support structure changes.
• Define instrumentation and test requirements for dynamic measurement in component, rig, and engine testing.
• Analyze test data to correlate analytical models and improve prediction accuracy.
• Lead root cause investigations for vibration issues, resonance concerns, or durability findings.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical Design, Controls, Structures, and Test organizations to resolve engine dynamic issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in engine dynamics methods and best practices.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotor dynamics

Vibration testing

MATLAB

Python

Finite element analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

VISTA

NASTRAN

LSDYNA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Engine Dynamics Engineer to build analytical models of engines and rigs for design assessment and understanding vibration and flight loads. You will guide cross-functional teams and lead root cause investigations while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates have a background in vibration analysis, rotor dynamics, and finite element methods, with strong MATLAB/Python skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced aerospace environment.