Staff Engineer - Next Gen Products Performance

Job Description Summary
Edison Works, the military business unit of GE Aerospace, is on the front line of developing advanced technology to support our nation's defense. If you enjoy a technology-rich environment and have a passion for developing the next generation of military aerospace products, this role is for you! The Next Generation Products team is responsible for all future New Product Introduction (NPI) programs developing from GE Aerospace's investments in science and technology. The Staff Engineer role is a role that requires a unique combination of technical leadership and demonstrated excellence in execution. You will be responsible for planning, test execution, and documentation of engine system performance by leading a co-located, cross-functional technical team through critical design milestones.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional technical teams with Steady-State Performance, Transient Performance, Operability, Systems, Aerothermal Disciplines, Controls, and hardware design engineers to accurately model military turbofan engines.
• Represent performance team in customer-facing discussions to shape system-level requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in steady-state and transient engine cycle studies.
• Serve as a technical mentor or role model to less-experienced members of the performance team.
• Effectively scope and delegate tasks to the performance team to ensure proper prioritization and execution of projects.
• Develop action plans needed to resolve system-level issues.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated by the team consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Own communication of engine performance status to both internal and external customers.
• Status Earned Value Management (EVM) and support CAM activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or a similar discipline focused on thermodynamics or aerothermal sciences) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a performance engineering role.
• Recognized as approachable, collaborative, and inclusive.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position.
• Active US Government Security Clearance (Secret or above).
• Experience in aviation engine qualification and certification.
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (i.e. NPSS, Python for data analytics, etc.).
• Recognized technical expert in Performance Engineering who takes ownership and delivers results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering related to turbomachinery cycle design, testing, or systems engineering.
• Talented, highly motivated with good engineering judgment.
• Effective in contributing in a structured, cross functional teamwork environment.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB3

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes