Senior Engineer - Mechanical Components & Systems

GE Aerospace • Town of Niskayuna, NY

86d • $100,000 - $205,000

About The Position

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. GE Aerospace will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic aviation recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work. As a Senior Engineer in the Mechanical Components and Systems Lab, you will play a key role in inventing and maturing the mechanical solutions that enable the future of flight: sustainable, high speed, and next generation propulsion and aircraft systems! You will lead the design, analysis, build, and test of novel solutions to push the state of the art of turbomachinery, bearings, gear systems, rotor/stator seals, and rotor dynamics. In this hands-on role, you will help turn ideas into reality.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience, or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of industrial experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the mechanical and system-level design of rotating machinery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to mature complex engineering systems from concept through validation.
• Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques, and material processing selections for rotating machinery.
• Proficiency using 3D solid modeling software (e.g., NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo).
• Analytical experience, including structural/thermal finite element analysis with ANSYS.
• Results-oriented execution mindset with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence.
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global team environment.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial or laboratory setting.
• Extensive testing of rotating components, data acquisition, data reduction, and design validation.
• Experience in system modeling: coupling of fluid, thermal, and structural analyses.
• Experienced with rotor support design, rotor dynamics, and rigid body dynamics.
• Direct knowledge of aerospace power and propulsion applications.
• Experience implementing and utilizing Lean in a research environment, including daily/weekly management and structured problem solving.
• Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs.

Responsibilities

• Innovate rotating machinery concept designs and mature the technology in line with robust technology roadmaps.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of GE Aerospace Research colleagues, GE Aerospace Engineering team members, and external partners.
• Shape the analysis, design, and testing of innovative components and systems.
• Deploy extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and validate novel mechanical components and systems.
• Provide technical guidance through effective coaching/mentoring.
• Foster a culture rooted in GE Aerospace behaviors: respect for people, continuous improvement, and customer driven.
• Own the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and demonstrate accountability for a pipeline of funded projects.
• Lead the development and writing of internal and external proposals.
• Leverage and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
• Patent inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree