Job Description SummaryAerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic 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.
As a Research Engineer – CFD/Methods, you will be focused on developing technologies to improve aerodynamic, thermal and combustion performance for various GE products. You will perform research and technology development for the next generation of aircraft engine and aerospace technologies.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities :
You will work in a team carrying out research and development of next generation technologies, for turbomachinery and non-tradition turbomachinery products. Specifically, you will develop/ support research and development in geometry manipulation, CFD meshing and pre-processing for a wide range of simulations for aerospace applications. In this role you will:
- Independently execute tasks using your technical skills for projects in the field of combustion physics.
- Support CAD generation / manipulation, meshing and model pre-processing for CFD models
- Work as part of a team executing on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements.
- Maintain ownership of in-house tools and workflows, for delivering CAD and meshes according to established design standards
- Develop advanced pre-processing techniques for complex geometries, using commercial and/or in-house tools
- Participate in the development of high fidelity computational analyses techniques
- You will use both proprietary and commercial CFD solvers.
- Participate in validation & verification efforts to advance computational methodologies and/or to demonstrate new technologies.
- Interface with experimentalists to ensure high quality data acquisition.
- Collaborate with the GE Aerospace engineering community to communicate and validate state-of-the-art modeling techniques.
Qualifications/Requirements :
- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines OR Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience and knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and CFD. Experience in geometry modification, meshing & using engineering simulation/analysis tools (such as Autogrid, Pointwise, CFX or Fluent) to model turbomachinery flows
- Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
- U.S. citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Provisions.
Desired Characteristics :
- At least 3 years of industrial or research experience in turbomachinery design and analysis
- Outstanding programming skills including expertise with FORTRAN, C++ and Python
- Passion for science and technology and clear evidence of innovation and creativity
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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 based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 1, 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
