Staff Engineer - Turbine Aerodynamics

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Aerodynamics Staff Engineer to lead the design of next-generation turbine components and technologies. You will perform aero-thermal CFD analyses and drive development of advanced aerodynamic solutions for engine performance and durability.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with aerodynamics focus and 4–6+ years (PhD) or 6+ years (Masters) of relevant experience, with strong communication and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD with aerodynamics emphasis and required years of experience per ad.
• Strong CFD knowledge and aerodynamic testing experience preferred.
• Proven leadership, mentoring and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodynamic design and analysis of turbine components.
• Conduct advanced aero-thermal CFD analyses under supervision.
• Develop advanced aerodynamic technology to improve performance.
• Mentor early-career personnel and coach teams.
• Draw conclusions from test data to validate designs.
• Develop analytical tools to improve predictive capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

CFD proficiency

Aerodynamic testing

Leadership/mentoring

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with aerodynamics emphasis

PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering with aerodynamics emphasis

Tools

CFD software (ANSYS/CFD)

Aerodynamics measurement techniques

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Aerodynamics Staff Engineer will report to the Turbine Aerodynamics Manager and be responsible for leading the design of GE Aerospace's next generation of turbine components and associated technologies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis of high- and low-pressure turbine components
• Perform advanced aero-thermal computational fluid dynamics analyses under the supervision of a project leader or controlled title holder.
• Drive the development of advanced aerodynamic technology to improve engine performance and durability
• Cultivate advanced skills in aerodynamic design, including use of cutting-edge numerical and experimental techniques
• Draw conclusions from component and engine test data to validate aerodynamic designs
• Develop analytical tools/software to improve aerodynamic design and predictive capabilities
• Formulate and execute plans to achieve technical and program requirements
• Develop lean processes to improve organizational productivity and efficiency
• Execute trade studies to meet project requirements, collaborating with horizontal organizations
• Leads program issue resolution efforts to meet customer and/or regulatory expectations across organization
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and training skills within the domain, site, or organization, with a focus on engaging early-career personnel.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Master's Degree from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in aerodynamics, aero-thermal, or aeromechanics and a minimum of 6 years of relevant technical experience.
• OR PhD from an accredited college/university in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis in aerodynamics, aero-thermal, or aeromechanics and a minimum of 4 years of relevant technical experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering relevant to turbomachinery aerodynamics with minimum of 6 years of engineering experience OR Doctorate Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering focused on aerodynamics/compressible flows
• Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and/or aerodynamic testing techniques
• Self-starter, utilizing innovative problem solving to drive solutions on complex issues
• Flexible, friendly, and inclusive; comfortable working in multi-disciplinary global teams
• Demonstrated group facilitation and collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication skills, comfortable preparing and giving impactful technical presentations
• Highly motivated and passionate
• Keen listener and innately driven to succeed

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)).

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.