Hypersonic Design Engineer

GE Aerospace; Florida; On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace in the United States seeks a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to design and analyze components for hypersonic aero-thermal test rigs. You will develop CAD designs and assess integrity and performance toward validated solutions.

Prepare manufacturing drawings, perform FEA and 1D analyses, and document assumptions for multidisciplinary teams. Communicate progress with slides and presentations. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of design and analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Siemens NX)
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work.

Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices and program/product requirements.
• Cross functional knowledge of high-speed fluid dynamics, mechanical systems and thermal response and application to rapid development of prototype hypersonic propulsion systems.
• Develop mechanical systems from proof-of-concept to final manufacturable component using 3D CAD
• Perform analyses ranging from classical methods and 1D calculations to FEA to predict structural/thermal/fluids behavior.
• Prepare drawings to manufacture prototypes or components of an experimental setup
• Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams for review
• Support validation of new designs through benchtop or larger-scale testing
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and progress
• Work with Integrated Product Teams to verify novel design solutions meeting objectives

Skills

5+ years design and analysis

3D CAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Description

Collaboration with multidisciplinary set of engineers to design and analyze mechanical components and systems for experimental Hypersonic, aero-thermal test rigs. To accomplish the given tasks, you must be proficient in developing mechanical designs using CAD and applying engineering principles to analyze the integrity and/or performance of the designed components and subsystems. You should have an excellent understanding of the engineering process, leading proof-of-concept ideas towards validated solutions. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides (or other documents) to present to the team, whether it is to describe detailed designs or to discuss project progress.

Job Description Summary

Collaboration with multidisciplinary set of engineers to design and analyze mechanical components and systems for experimental Hypersonic, aero-thermal test rigs. To accomplish the given tasks, you must be proficient in developing mechanical designs using CAD and applying engineering principles to analyze the integrity and/or performance of the designed components and subsystems. You should have an excellent understanding of the engineering process, leading proof-of-concept ideas towards validated solutions. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides (or other documents) to present to the team, whether it is to describe detailed designs or to discuss project progress.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and program / product requirements.
• Cross functional knowledge of high-speed fluid dynamic, mechanical systems and thermal response and application to rapid development of prototype hypersonic propulsion systems
• Develop mechanical systems from proof-of-concept to final manufacturable component using 3D CAD
• Perform analyses ranging from classical textbook methods and 1D spreadsheet calculations to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict structural, thermal, and/or fluidic behavior of systems/components.
• Prepare drawings to manufacture prototypes or components of an experimental setup
• Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams for review
• Support validation of new designs and technologies through benchtop or larger-scale testing
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or progress on projects
• Ability to work well in with Integrated Product Teams to create and verify novel design solutions that meet established program objectives and requirements (technical, cost, schedule)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years design and analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Skilled in mechanical design using 3D CAD Siemens NX or equivalent
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Skilled with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and performing simulations in ANSYS for thermal-structural analysis
• Experience high speed aerospace propulsion industry
• Understanding of compressible flow
• Knowledge of prototype manufacturing development processes including Additive Manufacturing (AM), and DFM, DFA and DFAM techniques
• Knowledge of GD&T and application to engineering drawings
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $159,400. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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