Job Description SummaryIn the Propulsion Operability Engineer role, you will be an integral part of the Aerothermal systems design team supporting both GEs next generation of military engine architectures and currently fielded products. This role focuses on assessing and predicting engine stability and operational capability across all flight regimes.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
In the role of Propulsion Operability Engineer, you will develop analytical predictions of engine stability limits, as well as confirm such predictions through dedicated systems testing and validation.
Additionally your responsibilities will include:
Developing engine test plans to verify safe engine operation limits.
Monitoring component and systems level tests to ensure the safety of the test vehicle.
Analyzing inlet distortion and developing hardware to simulate the impact on engine operation.
Coordinating with a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (aero, performance, systems).
Executing the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements.
Ensuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and / or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Providing timely communications on significant issues or developments.
Participating in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks.
Participating as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited University or College.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in systems engineering.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Current secret clearance desired. Ability to obtain secret clearance required.
Desired Characteristics
- Excited about propulsion and the aero / thermodynamic disciplines.
- Passionate about giving & receiving mentorship.
- Able to work both in a team and individually.
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 5-8 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position
- Experience with aircraft engine testing.
- Experience engine cycle performance, or component aero design.
- Experience with NPSS, python or similar programming languages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to guide and influence others.
- Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work.
- Problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Systems thinking.
- Current Secret US security clearance.
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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
