Lead Engineer- Advanced Programs Mechanical Design

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Lead Engineer to direct mechanical design and technology maturation for advanced exhaust nozzle components, focusing on CMC materials for next-gen military propulsion. You will own development lifecycle tasks, from concept to testing, while collaborating with materials, manufacturing, and test teams to deliver robust solutions.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year background in mechanical design/analysis, a Bachelor’s or higher in engineering, and the ability to maintain U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical analysis.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and technology maturation for advanced exhaust nozzle components with emphasis on CMC materials.
• Own technical execution across the development lifecycle including concept design, analysis, testing, and validation.
• Collaborate with materials, manufacturing, test, and systems teams to ensure producibility and test readiness.
• Resolve complex design challenges in a fast-paced, evolving environment with sound engineering judgment.
• Present progress, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Security clearance knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Ansys

Siemens NX

Finite Element Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer will join a unique mechanical design team focused on developing next generation exhaust technology in support of the warfighter. You will lead nozzle technology development efforts in close collaboration with materials, manufacturing, and test teams, and you will drive nozzle technology readiness by completing analysis, component testing, and materials testing. Focus on CMC materials. This role is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a nozzle technology development project and lead a cross functional team to deliver in a challenging environment. The ability to navigate challenging, frequently changing and sometimes nebulous requirements is a must. Strong demonstration of GE Aerospace behaviors and priorities is required. You will have the opportunity to present technology on behalf of your team to engineering and business leadership, along with customer and partner exposure as well.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and technology maturation efforts for advanced exhaust nozzle components and systems, with emphasis on CMC materials and next-generation military propulsion applications.
• Own technical execution across the development lifecycle, including concept design, detailed design, analysis, drawing release, component testing, and materials evaluation to advance technology readiness.
• Partner closely with materials, manufacturing, test, and systems teams to develop viable design solutions, resolve technical issues, and ensure producibility, testability, and overall program execution.
• Drive resolution of complex design challenges in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements, using sound engineering judgment, prioritization, and a hands‑on problem‑solving approach.
• Apply FLIGHT DECK fundamentals to manage work, improve team execution, and deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide technical leadership and communication across the team by presenting progress, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership, business stakeholders, customers, and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design and/or mechanical analysis roles.
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a 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.
• Ability to work onsite full-time is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Possess an existing US Government Security Clearance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated experience with exhaust nozzles, structures, ducts and liners
• In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools such as Ansys, Siemens NX, Finite Element Analysis and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Passionate, can‑do, hands‑on approach
• Ability to navigate ambiguous design challenges/scenarios
• Systems level thinking in a teaming environment #securityclearance

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

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world‑leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry‑leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.