Senior CMC Mechanical Analysis Lead (Remote)

GE Aerospace; Auburn (ME); Remote; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Engineer will join GE Aerospace’s Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Commercial Mechanical Analysis team to analyze CMC hot section hardware for GE9X and related engines. You will perform stress and life analyses using FEA tools and collaborate across hardware owners and design teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 3 years in CMC or manufacturing, and experience with Ansys, Hypermesh, and NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years design engineering experience)
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Ceramic Matrix Composites or Manufacturing related role
• Experience with Finite-Element-Analysis software (e.g. Ansys) and related pre-processing tools (e.g. Hypermesh, NX)

Responsibilities

• Execute the analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to standard practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Developing conceptual knowledge of turbofan hot section design and composite analysis. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in adjacent areas like component testing, material behavior, and thermal systems.
• Applies general knowledge of mechanical engineering and mechanical analysis concepts through education or past experiences. Understands how work contributes to the hardware owner and engine program objectives.
• Resolves issues using established procedures. Deliberately consults mentor or more senior team members to understand issues outside of defined workscope or expertise.
• Collaborates with cross-functional team and presents outcomes to technical and business leaders.
• Exchanges technical information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Documents assessment assumptions, boundary conditions, and results, and shares conclusions with adjacent teams.
• Aides in the coaching and development of more junior team members.
• Creation of macros or tools to standardize Stress Analysis practices for CMCs.
• Supports the integration of AI-enabled tools and processes to accelerate model development and post-processing activities

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Finite Element Analysis

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma with 4 years design engineering experience

Tools

Ansys

Hypermesh

NX

Job description

The Lead Engineer will join GE Aerospace’s Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Commercial Mechanical Analysis team to analyze CMC hot section hardware for GE9X and related engines. You will perform stress and life analyses using FEA tools and collaborate across hardware owners and design teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least 3 years in CMC or manufacturing, and experience with Ansys, Hypermesh, and NX.