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!Come be a part of GE Aerospace’s Hybrid Electric Mechanical Design team. As a lead mechanical design engineer for electric machine design and development, you will lead the charge in advancing hybrid electric technologies, collaborating globally with industry and academic partners. Your work will directly impact GE Aerospace’s hybrid electric capabilities supporting next gen aerospace propulsion programs.Job Description
Ideal Candidate: A strategic thinker with strong mechanical sense and ability to problem solve. Ideal candidate will have knowledge and ability in component and systems integration, understanding for aerospace power generation and someone who excels in problem-solving, project management, and collaboration. Knowledge of electric machine design and hybrid electric systems a great incentive but not required background
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design system/components for integration of a motor/generator to support electrified propulsion.
- Own prototype parts including all aspects of design, analysis, drawings and manufacturing.
- Develop new applications of technology for product development of electrical power generation, conversion, transmission and distribution components and systems for advanced aviation applications.
- Partner with electrical system, mechanical and thermal, manufacturing and test teams to advance the development of hybrid electric systems.
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
- Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
Required Qualifications:
- B.Sc. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 3 years experience in disciplinary engineering and science
Desired Characteristics
- Proficiency in 2D/3D finite element analysis (ANSYS preferred).
- Strong background in mechanical design and analysis.
- Experience with electric propulsion systems.
- Proficiency in structural and mechanical analyses.
- Experience in prototyping and hands-on assembly and testing operations.
- Familiarity with CAD tools.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Project management experience.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
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
