Staff Engineer - Fluid Systems

CC2113 Innoveering, LLC; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Staff Fluid Systems Design Engineer to advance fluid delivery systems for hypersonic propulsion and flight-ready hardware. You will join a multidisciplinary team to design, analyze, test, and mature fluid system technologies, contributing to cross-functional problem solving and data-driven recommendations.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 15+ years in aerospace fuel/fluid systems, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace fuel/fluid system engineering, including requirements, interfaces, component definition, design and test.
• Experience with fluid system modeling (steady-state and transient) and using test data to calibrate/validate models.
• Demonstrated capability leading and mentoring cross-functional execution with strong technical communication and ownership.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship status required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Willing to work out of an office located in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL.

Responsibilities

• Designing, testing, and implementing fluid delivery systems for high-speed engines, including hot fuel delivery.
• Serve as best-practice/quality resource and stay aware of latest technical developments.
• Contribute to strategy, policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explain complex information and work to build consensus; influence colleagues in field.

Skills

Fluid system design

Aerospace engineering

Data analysis

Leadership

Technical communication

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Located in Bohemia, Long Island, New York, and Rockledge, Florida, GE Aerospace’s Hypersonics Center of Excellence builds on GE’s 125+ years of industrial research heritage coupled with Innoveering’s legacy of high-speed air-breathing propulsion system development, tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers.

GE Aerospace is seeking a Staff Fluid Systems Design Engineer to support the research and development of fluid delivery systems for hypersonic air-breathing propulsion and vehicle systems. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, analyze, test, and mature fluid system technologies that support the development of flight-ready hardware. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in engineering principles, strong analytical and test capability, and the ability to contribute effectively in a collaborative technical environment. This role offers the opportunity to support advanced propulsion applications through computational analysis, hardware validation, and cross-functional problem solving.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Designing, testing, and implementing fluid delivery systems in support of high-speed engines, most notably hot fuel delivery systems.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Leads in the development and implementation of Standard Work practices in support of fluid system design, development and testing

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline 15+ years of experience in aerospace fuel/fluid system engineering, including requirements, interfaces, component definition, design and test Experience with fluid system modeling (steady-state and transient) and using test data to calibrate/validate models. Demonstrated capability leading and mentoring cross-functional execution with strong technical communication and ownership. Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint. This position requires U.S. citizenship status. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Be willing to work out of an office located in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL Desired Characteristics Experience with static and dynamic testing of fluid system components for ground and flight-test hardware, with an emphasis on hot fuels testing. Experience with air-breathing hypersonic propulsion (ramjet/scramjet) or related high-speed propulsion demonstrators. Experience with fuel thermal management and high-temperature hydrocarbon fuel systems (including coking/deposit mitigation, thermal stability, materials/seal compatibility). Experience with system safety methods (e.g., failure modes thinking, fault management) for fluid systems. Experience managing suppliers for component specification, qualification, and acceptance. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Transparent: shares critical information, communicates with candor, and contributes constructively Leadership ability: strong communicator, sound decision-maker, and collaborative teammate Problem solver: analytical, thoughtful, and willing to challenge existing processes

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with static and dynamic testing of fluid system components for ground and flight-test hardware, with an emphasis on hot fuels testing.
• Experience with air-breathing hypersonic propulsion (ramjet/scramjet) or related high-speed propulsion demonstrators.
• Experience with fuel thermal management and high-temperature hydrocarbon fuel systems (including coking/deposit mitigation, thermal stability, materials/seal compatibility).
• Experience with system safety methods (e.g., failure modes thinking, fault management) for fluid systems.
• Experience managing suppliers for component specification, qualification, and acceptance.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Transparent: shares critical information, communicates with candor, and contributes constructively
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, sound decision-maker, and collaborative teammate
• Problem solver: analytical, thoughtful, and willing to challenge existing processes

Benefits and Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $156,000 to 207,000 USD Annual. 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. This posting is expected to close on December 15th, 2026.

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.

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)).

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.