Lead Design Engineer - Combustion Aerodynamics

GE Aerospace•Lynn, MA

About The Position

Join GE Aerospace’s Military Combustion & Aero Technologies team to contribute to the design and development of main combustors for next-generation military aircraft. Reporting to the team manager, this role supports combustion aerodynamic design for turboshaft, turboprop, turbofan, and turbojet engines, from early concepts through analysis, rig testing, and hardware. The engineer will also help mature new combustion technologies toward product programs, working with Combustion, Mechanical Design, and Test Engineers and taking on increasing technical ownership as experience grows. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on the candidate proving they meet the stated U.S. Person status requirements. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The posting is expected to close by November 3, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in Aerodynamics or Combustion Engineering.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to prove eligibility as a U.S. Person for access to U.S. export-controlled information, as specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. government security clearance.
Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering focused on combustion, fluid mechanics, and/or propulsion.
Experience with gas turbine combustor design, analysis, or testing.
Experience with technology development or maturation programs.
Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent or similar CFD tools.
Experience with CAD modeling, preferably Siemens NX.
Programming or scripting skills, such as Python or MATLAB, for automating analysis and processing data.
Collaborative problem-solving, listening, and clear communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and within a broad team.
Self-motivation, curiosity, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors, initially supporting senior engineers and progressing toward leading design efforts.
Support next-generation combustion technologies with enterprise stakeholders, aligning technology development with future product and customer needs.
Advance new concepts toward engine programs through analysis and testing.
Perform aerodynamic and CFD analyses, such as with ANSYS Fluent, to evaluate design options and predict combustor performance.
Support combustor rig and engine testing, including test planning, data reduction, and review; use results to validate models and improve designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware design and testing.
Prepare technical presentations and communicate findings at design reviews and to program leadership and customers.
Document analyses, test results, and lessons learned for reuse by the team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program, including confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
401(k) savings plan with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness.
Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission, according to the plan.
Relocation assistance.