Senior Engineer - CFD & Methods

Job Description Summary
As a Senior Engineer in the CFD and Methods team within the Aero-Thermal Mechanical Systems organization, you will lead research and development in computational fluid dynamics towards the development of next generation technologies, for turbomachinery and non-tradition turbomachinery products.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of pre- and post-processing technologies for next generation of modeling and simulations.
• Carry out project planning and execution, from system-level through detailed design in modeling and simulation.
• Define requirements and build best practices for pre-and post-processing using proprietary and commercial CFD solvers, analysis systems and databases.
• Lead the development of high-fidelity computational analyses techniques.
• Drive engagement with other supporting functions, and/or external suppliers to meet project deliverables.
• Lead the development of internal and external project proposals and initiatives.
• Lead the technical execution of project and programs. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to engineering staff, GE businesses and external agencies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert to help resolve technical challenges across the company.
• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience, or a master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines with at least 10 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with computational modeling & geometry, meshing, and using commercial pre- and post-processing packages.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), hi-fidelity LES based approach and high-performance computing.
• Expertise in software development using scientific programming languages C++, C, Fortran, Python; Code development / maintenance (CL/CD), GitHub.
• Expertise with post-processing and visualization of scientific data, including in-situ, visualization, visualization at scale, and large data, management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop simulation and artificial intelligence workflows.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena, specifically for advanced cooling strategies for gas turbine elements.
• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Clear evidence of passion, innovation, and creativity.
• Execution mindset and sense of urgency.
• Project leadership experience including successful track record of completing deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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: Yes