Lead Engineer – Evendale Defense Combat Propulsion Thermal Systems Design

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Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer in Thermal Systems Design is responsible for owning projects of moderate complexity and delivering the thermal characterization of hardware and management of Secondary Air Systems (SAS) of large military engines. The Lead Engineer contributes as an individual contributor and demonstrates leadership in leading a small team with accountability of modules or components and communicating business goals / programs / processes by collaborating with other engineering functional groups. Has the experience or expertise to solve problems. Able to advance product or technology execution and process development while executing challenging technical issues.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

·  Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles in the thermal systems design arena and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
·  Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to thermal system design challenges to meet internal design practice requirements as well as external customer requirements. 
·  Prepare and present accurate technical data to internal and external customers.
·  Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
·  Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
·  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
·  A minimum of 3 years of experience in an Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering position related to Secondary Air Systems (SAS) of gas turbine engines: Whole Engine Modeling (WEM) and individual Module or Components of high-pressure or low-pressure turbines.
·  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
·  Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong understanding of Gas Turbine Thermal Systems level module/component design, tools, analysis, and processes
·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Proven analytical and organizational ability.
·  Highly motivated with good engineering judgment.
·  Established project management skills

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

·  Position: Lead Engineer - Thermal Systems Design
·  Job Type: Full time
·  Job Location: Evendale, OH

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the 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 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