Job Description Summary

As a Senior Engineer, you will collaboratively lead and execute applied research in aerodynamics and thermal management 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 aerodynamics and thermal/fluid sciences to develop innovative aerothermal-mechanical solutions for aircraft engine technologies.
• Specifically, apply your expertise in compressor aerodynamics & compressor secondary flow thermal management to execute research through computational and experimental campaigns, to develop technologies for next generation engines.
• Deliver on technical projects meeting schedules and budgets, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and document results.
• Lead global teams on multi-generational technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.
• Network and collaborate with both GE Aerospace business and research team members to identify opportunities for innovation, build plans and lead technical projects.
• Train, coach and mentor less experienced colleagues respectfully

• Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Turbomachinery Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Computational Heat Transfer (CHT) with 8-12 years of experience OR M.S in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Turbomachinery CFD & CHT with at least 12-15 years of experience in applied research
• Fundamental knowledge in turbomachinery aerodynamics and thermal management, and relevant computational expertise
• Demonstrated experience in using in-house industrial or academic codes or in-commercial CFD codes
• Programming skills [Python / MATLAB / FORTRAN / C / C++]
• Oral and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated project planning and execution rigor
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and complex applied research projects, coaching and mentoring less experienced colleagues

• Experience in turbomachinery aerodynamics Computational Fluid Dynamics & Computational Heat Transfer
• Experience in detailed modeling of turbomachinery components (fans, compressor, turbines, inlets and exhausts)
• Hands-on experience in designing fans, compressors and/or turbines, at various levels of fidelity
• Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
• Hands on experience in leveraging AI/ML tools to solve engineering problems