Lead Engineer - Cycle Design

Job Description SummaryThe Cycle Design Engineer will be a part of the team shaping the future of flight at GE Aerospace in the Advanced Technologies department. As a Cycle Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, assessing, and launching GE’s next generation of environmentally sustainable propulsion systems. This exciting opportunity involves working collaboratively with the commercial & engineering teams to model novel & derivative propulsion systems, conduct design space trade studies, and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each concept. You will influence GE's strategic focus areas, customer requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, and contribute to prioritizing technology investments.
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for integrating and developing propulsion concepts that align with business needs. Your contributions will extend to supporting system-level decisions for architecture designs, conducting trade studies, and playing a vital role in shaping the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead programs and projects, collaborating with internal and external customers to create innovative and sustainable propulsion solutions for the next generation of aircraft across various commercial products.

• Develop and execute aero-thermal models for new concepts and derivative engines, aligning input from component design teams with customer requirements.

• Coordinate and collaborate with a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (aero, mechanical, systems) to assess technology capability and maturity in support of business objectives.

• Execute the analysis and evaluation of assigned projects, ensuring they meet business standards, practices, and program requirements.

• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects, consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to program and engineering leadership.

• Participate in organizational efforts for assigned projects, including the establishment of processes and best practices.

• Act as a presenter in technical and program reviews.

• Lead the cultural transformation at GE Aviation, coaching and mentoring, fostering inclusive environments, and driving a systematic approach to Lean.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• 3+ years of experience in an aero-thermal and/or performance-based engineering position.

• A solid understanding of thermodynamics and gas turbine fundamentals.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.

• Have 5+ years of professional or research experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering domain.

• Excited about propulsion and the aero-thermodynamic disciplines.

• Experienced in working independently and with global cross-functional teams.

• Experienced with engine cycle modeling or component aero design.

• Proficient in NPSS, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Ability to guide and influence others.

• Possess problem analysis and resolution skills.

• Apply systems thinking to address challenges.

Desirable Qualification

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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