Compression Aerodynamics Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary
The 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 Aerospace's next generation commercial Fans, Boosters and Compressors and associated aerodynamic compressor technology while influencing and defining business strategy.

Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

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 8 years of experience with aerodynamic design of turbomachinery components, or close coordination with the aerodynamic design functions.
• 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

• 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. 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 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: Yes