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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute with guidance the analysis, design, test, and integration of fluid systems to meet business standards, established procedures, and program requirements.
• Independently perform thermal assessments using finite element analysis (FEA) and internally developed flow solvers.
• Collaborate with large multifunctional engineering design teams; Align personal priorities with needs of the larger team.
• Resolve design issues using established procedures. Consult with supervisor and senior team members as needed for issues beyond typical experience.
• Clearly communicate design study results and recommendations to technical experts and program leadership.
• Prepare invention disclosures for technology that provides a competitive advantage.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer and design of fluid flow systems with a minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience.

OR

• Master of Science degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer and design of fluid flow systems with a minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience.

OR

• PhD from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis on heat transfer and design of fluid flow systems.

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Desired Characteristics:

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with emphasis in heat transfer or fluid mechanics.
• Experience in the fundamentals of heat transfer and compressible flows, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
• Experience with gas turbine engine design; Emphasis on cooling circuit design and analysis.
• Ability to plan, execute, and document engineering activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively.
• Demonstrated effective contribution in a large, cross-functional team environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and an ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Cognizant of system level interactions and can identify key inputs, outcomes, and contributors.

Additional Job Description

• Role will support RISE Open Fan engine demonstrators and technology maturation programs.
• Opportunity to support new technology demonstration vehicles, development of new core technologies, large scale test rigs and component bench tests.
• Primary responsibility will be ownership of thermal and flow models for cooling delivery systems throughout the engine.
• Experience with NGT and Flowsimulator is a benefit, but not required.

Compensation Grade

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 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes