Project Engineer

GE Aerospace • Rockledge, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At GE Aerospace, the Project Engineer will lead the technical scope and project objectives for the design and development of advanced hypersonic propulsion systems. Working with the Program Manager, the engineer will guide multidisciplinary teams through analysis, design, manufacturing, validation, and test, while also contributing hands-on technical work. The role is based in Bohemia, New York, with an additional posting in Rockledge, Florida. It involves planning and running project operations with autonomy under established policies and review of end results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and their application to technical tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, including stress analysis.
• Skill in preparing and presenting technical data to customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of technical engineering experience.
• Five or more years of project leadership experience.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in the high-speed aerospace propulsion industry.
• Analytical problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and willingness to challenge existing processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering project technical scope across analysis, design, manufacturing, validation, and test.
• Apply knowledge of high-speed propulsion, operability principles, fluid dynamics, and aero-thermal mechanical systems to support development decisions.
• Identify technical risks, lead mitigation plans, manage trade studies, and escalate issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Ensure engineering outputs comply with internal procedures, configuration control, and applicable regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and applicable business standards, practices, procedures, and product and program requirements.
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical engineering work for products.
• Lead new approaches to continuously improve processes and participate in or lead group problem solving, value stream analysis, or kaizen efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level