Job Description SummaryThe Operability Lead Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes to develop and qualify gas turbine engine systems. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of increasing complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning. You will perform and provide leadership in engine operability analysis and support the senior staff in long-term planning, data analysis, field analysis, operability presentations, analysis of operability stacks and contribute to the overall business strategy in advancing the state of the art for Engine Operability.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Leverage your experience in Engine Operability for new products introduction (NPI), performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions
Utilize the latest thermodynamic modeling tools and techniques to analyze engine performance data and make program recommendations
Improve state of the art with respect to gas turbine thermodynamic modeling techniques
Work cross functionally with Performance, Systems, Aero, Heat Transfer, Controls, and hardware design engineers to accurately assess Turbofan engine Operability
Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project
Contribute independently in projects
Support senior engineers in defining the state of the art in Engine Operability to anticipate, develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities
Provide Engine Operability engineering support to teams working on performance, cost reduction and quality initiatives
Lead efforts to resolve problems in the field or during the manufacturing processes
Provide analysis of data using Operability tools
Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
Support technical program manager when appropriate
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
Required Qualifications
Desired Characteristics
Prior engine qualification and/or certification experience
Demonstrated experience with gas turbine engine test support and analysis
Demonstrated experience in engine thermodynamic modeling
Demonstrated experience with industry modeling tools including NPSS
Familiarity with high level programming languages (C++, PYTHON, R, etc.)
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of thermodynamics and aerodynamics
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
The base pay range for this position is $104,400.00 - $174,000.00. 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/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on February 10th, 2025.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.
Additional Job Description
Compensation Grade
LPB2
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 Opportunities 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
