Lead Engineer - Gear Systems - GE Aerospace Research

As a Lead Engineer in the Mechanical Components and Systems Lab, you will play a key role in inventing and maturing the mechanical solutions that enable the future of flight: sustainable, high speed, and next generation propulsion and aircraft systems! You will lead the design, analysis, build, and test of novel solutions to push the state of the art gear components and systems. In this hands-on role, you will help turn ideas into reality.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Lead Engineer - Gear Systems is to innovate gear system concept designs, mature the technology in line with robust technology roadmaps, and deliver mechanical solutions for GE Aerospace and our customers. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead and/or participate on multidisciplinary teams of GE Aerospace Research colleagues, GE Aerospace Engineering team members, and/or external partners to invent, shape, and mature the next generation of mechanical system technology
• Shape the design, analysis, and testing of innovative components and systems that meet the needs of current and future GE Aerospace products
• Define instrumentation and data acquisition systems capable of meeting test objectives
• Develop and mature design or analysis tools for advanced mechanical systems
• Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews
• Provide expert consultation to help resolve technical challenges across the organization
• Foster a culture rooted in GE Aerospace behaviors: respect for people, continuous improvement, and customer driven
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps
• Lead the development and writing of internal and external proposals
• Patent inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals

Qualifications:

This Lead Engineer - Gear Systems role requires a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of industrial experience. Additionally, the role requires:

• In-depth knowledge of gear component and system-level design and analysis methods, including the integration of bearings, lube delivery/scavenge system, seals, and housings
• Experience participating on multidisciplinary teams to mature technology from concept through validation
• Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques, and material processing selections for gear systems
• Proficiency using 3D solid modeling software (e.g., NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo)
• Analytical experience, including structural/thermal finite element analysis with ANSYS
• Results-oriented execution mindset with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global team environment
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• 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:

• Experience innovating novel gear system architectures
• Experience with testing of rotating components, data acquisition, data reduction, and design validation.
• Experience with rotor support design, rotor dynamics, and rigid body dynamics
• Direct knowledge of aerospace power and propulsion applications
• Experience developing technical ideas with internal/external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs

The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 1st, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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