Lead Combustion Systems Engineer

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Health Coach

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer to contribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors for military aircraft engines. You will work from concept through analysis, rig testing, and hardware integration, collaborating with combustion, mechanical design, and test teams.

The role involves CFD analyses, testing planning, and presenting findings at design reviews. A background in aerodynamics/combustion with 3+ years is expected; security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Aerodynamics or Combustion Engineering
• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with focus on combustion, fluid mechanics, and/or propulsion (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors, starting by supporting senior engineers and growing into leading design efforts as you build experience.
• Support next-generation combustion technologies in partnership with enterprise stakeholders, helping align technology development with future product and customer needs.
• Contribute to technology maturation through analysis and testing that advances new concepts toward transition into engine programs.
• Perform aerodynamic and CFD analyses (e.g., ANSYS Fluent) to evaluate design options and predict combustor performance.
• Support combustor rig and engine testing, including test planning, data reduction, and review; use results to validate models and improve designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware design and test.
• Prepare clear technical presentations and communicate them at design reviews and to program leadership and customers.
• Document analyses, test results, and lessons learned so they become reusable knowledge for the team.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Combustion Engineering

ANSYS Fluent

CAD (Siemens NX)

Python/ MATLAB scripting

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Python

MATLAB

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer to contribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors for military aircraft engines. You will work from concept through analysis, rig testing, and hardware integration, collaborating with combustion, mechanical design, and test teams.

The role involves CFD analyses, testing planning, and presenting findings at design reviews. A background in aerodynamics/combustion with 3+ years is expected; security clearance is preferred.