What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engine Performance Engineer position at GE?
Job Description Summary
Invent the future of flight by helping solve unique challenges of new propulsion system architectures. Experience the design process from preliminary design to fielded engine. Gain insight into trends and strategies at GE Aerospace and in the broader aviation industry.At GE, we are always searching for great talent. While we might not have a specific job for you today, we want to know about you when we do. As actual openings become available, you may be contacted to discuss a potential opportunity.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
This is an analytical role in which the engineer will build and utilize gas turbine engine aero-thermal models to conduct analysis of engine steady-state and transient operation. The engineer will work with aerodynamicists, heat transfer experts, engine controls engineers, and other engine designers to develop system level aero-thermal models of gas turbine engines. The engineer will lead engine test planning/execution and analyze data collected from these engine tests to validate and improve the engine performance models. The engineer will conduct analysis to ensure the engine design can meet all customer requirements for thrust, fuel consumption, transient response, and engine operability across the flight envelope while observing all engine operating limits.
Candidate Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from accredited university
Additional Desired Skills/Background
Strong interest in compressible flow modeling and thermodynamics
School or industry experience with computer coding (examples: C , Python, Matlab, or NPSS)
Strong communication skills
Strong project management skills
Willingness to learn and work in a collaborative team environment
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
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
