Compression Aerodynamics Staff Engineer
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Staff Engineer has preliminary and detailed design responsibility, leadership of domestic US and global aerodynamic design teams, and project leadership responsibility towards the development of GE Aerospaces next generation commercial Fans, Boosters and Compressors and associated aerodynamic compressor technology while influencing and defining business strategy.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead aerodynamic design, testing, and analysis of novel turbomachinery compression components, including fans, low-pressure compressors, and high-pressure compressors.
- Coordinate aero design with other technical disciplines with understanding of engine integration at system level.
- Influence and help define strategies for next generation compression components.
- Manage and drive research and technology activities targeting next-generation applications, including planning of external funding proposals.
- Participate in and lead technical reviews and support design best practices interfacing with the global GE Aerospace engineering team.
- Identify improvement opportunities and apply Lean tools to remove waste.
- Provide technical guidance and mentor/coach team members across the organization
- Support and drive the development and expansion of Compression Aero tools and processes related to design, analysis, test, and productivity.
- Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for projects and tasks.
- Good understanding of the physics and principles associated with compressor aerodynamic design.
- Proven track record in delivering on complex programs and ability to work in cross-functional global team in multi-cultural environments.
- Demonstrated ability to advance the technology state of the art and ability to generate innovative solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery components, or close coordination with the aerodynamic design functions.
Desired Characteristics
- Deep understanding of the physics and principles associated with compression aerodynamic design.
- Proven track record in delivering on complex programs and ability to work in cross-functional global team in multi-cultural environments.
- Demonstrated ability to advance the technology state of the art and ability to generate innovative solutions.
- Hands-on experience in computational fluid dynamics, design optimization, and data analytics.
- Experience in scale and full-scale testing, including test planning, instrumentation, test conduct, and data analysis.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, able to manage work-load across several activities.
- Quick leaner, flexible attitude, exceptional communication skills.
- Keen listener, proven facilitation and collaboration skills.
- Passion for technical excellence and technology advancement.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Ident #:
R3747509
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