Job Description Summary
Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Join us in Lynn, MA, where innovation and dedication converge. Our inclusive culture values every employee, and we are committed to your growth with ample professional development opportunities. The work here is dynamic and impactful, driving the future of aviation.
As a Staff Engineer - Mechanical Preliminary Design at GE Aerospace, you will lead all mechanical aspects of preliminary engine design, including new technology methods, architecture trade studies, and driving feasibility, weight, and cost targets. You will be accountable for developing innovative preliminary design concepts that meet aggressive cost and performance targets for next-generation engine applications. This role focuses on supporting advanced commercial programs, guiding architecture choices, and influencing technology investments with a high level of independence.
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Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead preliminary design architecture studies, including cost roll-ups and technology assessments.
- Develop and integrate new solutions and parametric tools for design optimization.
- Challenge current processes, anticipate problems, and create innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape design, weight, cost, and maintenance strategies.
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect intellectual property.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams, ensuring proper documentation and communication of project status.
- Lead or participate in technical and program reviews.
The Ideal Candidate: A strategic leader with a strong engineering background who thrives in dynamic environments, with the ability to drive innovative solutions and guide others through challenges.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in a mechanical engineering position.
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering.
- Experience in mechanical engineering, supply chain, sourcing, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience with weight, cost estimation, and design parameters in early engine development.
- Proficiency in Unigraphics NX.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Experience leading global cross-functional teams.
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems and demonstrate systems thinking.
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 innovative projects with brilliant and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
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 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