Lead Mechatronics Engineer, Aerospace R&D

GE Aerospace; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

GE Aerospace Research is seeking an exceptional early career researcher to join our Mechatronics Lab as a Lead Engineer. You will build deep technical expertise in mechatronics while developing leadership skills that define Research's technical leaders.

The Mechatronics Lab designs electromechanical systems, develops tools for engine inspection and maintenance, and partners with GE Aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and U.S. Government programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical&Computer, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace or related STEM.
• Willing to work from GE Aerospace Research office in Niskayuna, NY.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanisms, end effectors, fixtures, and test rigs in 3D CAD with drawings, BOMs and tolerance analyses.
• Build and debug prototype hardware from machined, 3D-printed, and purchased components.
• Integrate motors, encoders, load cells, limit switches, and data acquisition hardware into electromechanical systems.
• Develop motion control and sensor-feedback software for multi-axis tools.
• Model kinematics, dynamics, and loads using hand calculations, MATLAB/Python, and FE analysis.
• Plan and run bench and engine-hardware tests, log data, and compare with predictions.
• Document designs, code, and test results for technical teams and customers.
• Collaborate with research and GE Aerospace teams to transition prototypes to field use.

Skills

3D CAD

Control systems

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Robotics

Fabrication & test

Education

Master's degree in Mechatronics / related STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

GE Aerospace Research is seeking an exceptional early career researcher to join our Mechatronics Lab as a Lead Engineer. You will build deep technical expertise in mechatronics while developing leadership skills that define Research's technical leaders.

The Mechatronics Lab designs electromechanical systems, develops tools for engine inspection and maintenance, and partners with GE Aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and U.S. Government programs.