Engineering Technician - Aerothermal Technology Lab

Job Description Summary
The Engineering Technician, Thermal Technology Lab provides technical assistance to engineers with design, build-up, assembly, instrumentation, and test execution of internal research and development (R&D) efforts and experimental evaluation of advanced technology.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

The GE Aviation Thermal Technology Labs are responsible for experimental evaluation of aerodynamic and thermodynamic performance on turbomachinery components in support of all GE Aviation engine programs, as well as development of advanced aerothermal measurement techniques.

There are 3 primary functions in the Thermal Technology Labs:

• Early TRL evaluation of heat transfer and cooling performance of combustors, turbines, and exhaust components
• Evaluation of thermal performance of fielded products
• Development of advanced aero and thermodynamic experimental measurement techniques

In the role of Technician - Thermal Technology Lab, you will be responsible to work with engineers in component test evaluation efforts within the Thermal Technology Lab, with core responsibilities to include:

• Support design of pilot test apparatus
• Own the procurement, build-up, sealing, instrumentation, assembly and article preparation of lab test rigs
• Independently run lab tests and perform necessary data checks to ensure data quality
• Support hardware and software architecture of Data Acquisition Systems
• Interface with internal and external shops and vendors, internal functions, and facilities teams
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with test apparatus.
• Coordinate and work closely with teammates to execute lab team objectives
• Assist the staff contributor or manager in planning work activity for the organization.
• Ownership of development test documentation including facility, rig build, and data sets

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates Degree in a technical field (Comp Science, Aviation Maintenance, Math, Physics) or a high school diploma / GED with 1 year of relevant aviation or test experience.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• 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

• Associate's degree in a technical field
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Demonstrated initiative
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Be willing and capable of working in a physical testing environment at various locations (on-site and off-site)
• Fluency in the English Language
• Working knowledge of aerothermal measurement techniques
• Experience with UG / Teamcenter or other solid modeling software
• Knowledge of mechanical design and assembly procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No