Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics

GE Aerospace•Town of Niskayuna, NY

2d•$90,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace Research, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Located in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on GE’s 125+ years of industrial research heritage, tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers. As a Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics, you will be focused on developing prediction methods and technologies to improve aerodynamic, aero-acoustic, aero-mechanical, and thermal performance for various GE Aerospace products. You will perform research and development for the next generation of aircraft engine and aerospace technologies.

Requirements

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience and knowledge of aerodynamics and high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods to model flows in and around aircraft engine components.
Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Good communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence.
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.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
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)).

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of post-PhD industrial or research experience in two or more of the following areas: turbomachinery aerodynamics, aero-mechanics, aero-acoustics, high-fidelity simulations of aircraft or propulsion systems.
Experience in meshing & using engineering simulation/analysis tools (e.g., Fluent) to model flows in aircraft engine components.
Excellent programming skills including expertise with FORTRAN, C++ and Python
Passion for science and technology and clear evidence of innovation and creativity.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience leading and managing projects, stakeholders and funding is a plus.

Responsibilities

Independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary project team lead and execute tasks to develop technologies for next generation aircraft engines.
Lead and participate in high fidelity computational analyses (e.g., Large Eddy Simulations) to guide design improvements in installed propulsor aerodynamics, aero-mechanics and aero-acoustics. You may use both proprietary and commercial CFD and multiphysics solvers.
Develop ideas and concepts to improve aerodynamic, aero-mechanical and aero-acoustic performance and operability of propulsor components.
Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.
Lead and participate in validation & verification efforts to advance computational methodologies and/or to demonstrate new technologies. This may require working with experimentalists to ensure high quality data acquisition.
Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews.
Communicate status reports and deliver presentations and publications to GE Aerospace Research and Engineering staff as well as external agencies.
Provide expertise to help resolve technical challenges across the organization.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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