Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Located in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on GE's 125+ years of industrial research heritage; tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers.
GE Aerospace will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic aviation recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.
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As a Research Engineer in Thermal Management Systems, you work individually and in teams to contribute to the design and validation of energy/thermal management systems; the design and development of thermal management components; Multiphysics computational modeling of components and systems; design and analysis of systems and systems-of-systems; and the design and development of thermal components for aircraft systems, avionics, propulsion, and power generation.
Job Description
At GE Aerospace Research, we See, Move, and Create the future of flight and power systems. The Thermal Management & Systems team develops innovative solutions to move, spread, and store thermal energy for our customers and GE products.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Apply your foundational knowledge in fluid dynamics/heat transfer to develop innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex systems such as aerospace systems, renewable energy applications, and medical devices.
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE researchers, product engineers, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of energy/thermal management technology.
- Utilize your background in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and/or validate the novel energy/thermal management components and systems.
- Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
- Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline OR Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline with 3 years industrial experience
- Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical phenomena.
- Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to thermal management problems
- Knowledge of thermal/energy management systems and/or component development
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Due to the nature of the work done at Aviation Research, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
- Must be 18 years or older.
- You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Direct knowledge of air-breathing propulsion, space power and propulsion, or high-speed flight vehicles
- Direct knowledge of system modeling and/or systems-of-systems modeling
- Experience developing engineering models in languages such as EES, Matlab, Python, Fortran, etc
- Familiarity with the application of computational fluid mechanics tools such as Fluent, CFX, etc.
- Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
- Ability to work and influence across all functions/levels as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
The base pay range for this position is 80,000 - 150,000 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. This posting is expected to close on April 16, 2024
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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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