Systems Thermal Analyst

GE Aerospace; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace’s Systems Thermal Analyst role focuses on leading thermal modeling and analysis to drive system architecture that meets customer requirements. You will work with a multidisciplinary team including engineers, designers, and program management to ensure performance requirements are met and test data is accurately interpreted.

The position emphasizes experience with thermal-fluid systems, numerical solvers, and aerospace verification methods, with on-site work in St. George, Utah.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with relevant thermal fluids experience.
• Experience with thermal-fluid systems analysis and modeling including nonlinear solvers and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of aerospace requirements management, verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and scripting for modeling.
• Strong interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal modeling and analysis to support system architecture.
• Assess performance requirements and correlate test data with models.
• Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to ensure model accuracy.
• Support program management with risk identification and mitigation.
• Review documentation and transition prototypes to production.

Skills

Thermal fluids analysis

Modeling and simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

DO-160 knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary

Intergalactic now a part of Unison , a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

The Systems Thermal Analyst provides analytical modeling capabilities to the systems engineering team by leading component and system level trade studies and working with the systems engineers to develop a system architecture to meet customer requirements. In cooperation with the Program Management team, the Systems Thermal Systems Analyst leads and executes thermal modeling and analysis efforts. This role is responsible for performance requirements compliance assessment, interpreting and analyzing test data, synthesizing test data and correlating system models, building up and maintaining system models and model libraries.

During the program, the Systems Thermal Analyst will work with a multi-disciplinary project team of subject matter experts in fields such as such as thermal/aerospace analysis, installation, mechanical design and analysis, reliability, controls, electronics and software, and testing.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the System Engineer with developing theprogram’ssystem architectureand technicalapproach.This can include thermal and controls analysisandtestingandtest analysisas it relates to system model correlation and performancerequirementscompliance assessmentduringdevelopment andverificationand validation.

• Identifyand manageprogram’stechnical risksas it pertains tothermalperformance.

• Serve astechnicalleadformodeling and analysis, provide clearobjectivesthat are measurable andattainable, and coordinatemodeling and analysisactivities withother engineeringfunctional groups.

• Work closely with theSystems Engineer andProgram Manager to ensure successful execution ofmodeling, analysis, and testingdevelopmentforprograms.

• Managethermal and performancetechnical requirementsandassistthe program Systems Engineer in theirrequirementstraceability,decomposition, derivation, andverification&validation.

• Allocate and decomposehigh-levelrequirements intolower-levelspecificationsto internal functional groups, components, and suppliers as applicablefor thermal and performance requirements.

• Researching and recommending investments or changes in technology,methodology,toolsets,procedures, equipment, systems,etc.tocontinuallyimprove thedisciplinehealth and theIntergalactic’sproducts and services.

• Communicate andcollaborate withcustomersand suppliers as part ofdesigndevelopment process.

• Review and approve documentation for transition from prototype to production.

• Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and diagnose non-performing products (RCCA, lessons learned, etc.).

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university + Minimum of 2-3 years of thermal fluids experience (OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6-7 years of experience)

• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines includingrequirements management, technical verification and validation methodologies,mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualificationanalysisand testing.

• Deepexpertisein thethermal fluid sciencesincluding fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,andheattransfer.

• Experience andexpertiseinthermal fluid systems analysis andmodelingincludingunderstandingofnonlinear,gradientand gradient freenumericaliterativesolvers and optimization techniques.

• Excellent interpersonalrelationship buildingboth internally and externally.

• Familiarityof aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability,decomposition, derivationverification, and validation.

• Functional understanding of majoraircraftsystems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation,andstructures.

• Experience with Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS)and/or Air Cycle Systems (ACS)

• Modeling experienceandworking knowledge ofthe physics ofstandard components in VCS, LCS, and ACS such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors,turbines,fans, valves, motor and motor controllers, water collectors/separators, etc.

• Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification methods such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160

• Basic CAD experience (preferably inNX orSolidWorks).

• Deep understanding ofcoding/scripting experience (preferablyin MATLAB/Simulinkor Python).

• Expertisebuilding, using, correlating, andmaintainingsteady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.

Desired Characteristics & Experience:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

***This position is on-site in St. George Utah

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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