Project Engineer

GE Aerospace • Rockledge, FL

4d • $134,000 - $178,000

About The Position

GE Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and contribute technically to hypersonic propulsion development. Working with the Program Manager, the Project Engineer owns the technical scope and project objectives for advanced hypersonic propulsion systems, guiding work from analysis and design through manufacturing, validation, and test. The role is based in Bohemia, New York, with an additional posting in Rockledge, Florida.

The Project Engineer plans and runs project operations with autonomy under established policies and review of results, while remaining hands-on in an engineering discipline. The role applies high-speed propulsion and operability principles, fluid dynamics, and aero-thermal mechanical systems to support prototype development. The position requires U.S. citizenship as stated in the basic qualifications, and access to export-controlled information requires proof of qualifying U.S. Person status.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
• 5+ 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, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and think critically.
• 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 high-speed propulsion and operability principles, fluid dynamics, and aero-thermal mechanical systems to inform prototype development decisions.
• Identify technical risks, lead mitigation plans, manage trade studies, and escalate issues with clear options and recommendations.
• Ensure engineering outputs meet internal procedures, configuration-control requirements, and applicable regulatory and airworthiness requirements.
• Execute design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to 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.
• Prepare and present technical data to customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 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.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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