Job Description Summary

As a Lead Engineer - Combustion Dynamics, you will collaboratively execute on aviation combustion research and technology for GE Aerospace commercial engine programs and technology demonstration programs such as RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines). You will be a key member of a team of technologists and engineers at GE Aerospace Research collaborating with the GE Aerospace business teams to deliver on our commitment to sustainability, safety and quality for our customers while advancing aerospace and defense for future generations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge in combustion aerodynamics, heat transfer, thermo-acoustics to develop innovative aerothermodynamic solutions for aircraft engines
• Model combustion dynamics systems using commercial engineering analysis tools, and/or developing state-of-the-art combustion dynamics models.
• Develop combustion dynamics mitigation techniques for robust dynamics reduction.
• Develop ideas and concepts, and mature technologies through various readiness levels (TRL), to improve combustor aerothermal performance
• Lead and Deliver on technical projects meeting schedules and budgets, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and document results
• Participate in a global team on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills
• Network and collaborate with GE Aerospace Business and Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects

• Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Combustion, with 5-8 years of experience in industrial research or post-doctoral research OR M.S/M.Tech in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Combustion, with at least 8-10 years of industrial research experience
• Fundamental knowledge in gas turbine combustion, evidenced by advanced graduate coursework and research
• Knowledge of combustion, acoustics, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and combustion chemistry.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art combustion dynamics modeling techniques.
• Fluency with Matlab, Python, and COMSOL.
• Experience with post-processing computational and/or experimental data.
• Background in advanced mathematics (numerical methods, pde/ode, etc.)
• Experience with LES using commercial software (FLUENT, CFX) or in-house code development; especially handling large datasets, and associated post-processing to provide physics-based insights to guide design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, while working independently and in a team environment

• Design experience in combustor aerodynamics, heat transfer and thermos-acoustics, at various levels of fidelity
• Experience in Combustion Dynamics CFD and Modeling
• Expertise in UG-NX, FLUENT Mesher & complex mesh generation
• Advanced CAD & CFD skills and owning processes "start-to-finish" (geometry manipulation, mesh generation, post-processing, and optimization studies to provide physics-based insights to guide design)
• Application of Machine Learning for Combustion, High-performance computing, Experience w. GPUs
• 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