Senior Engineer - Military Preliminary Cycle Design

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

14d • $130,000 - $173,000

About The Position

The Senior Engineer – Military Preliminary Cycle Design will work with Edison Works Project & Engineering to assess, define, and improve GE’s next-generation military products. The role models novel and derivative systems, executes design-space trade studies, and assesses concept strengths and weaknesses to influence strategic focus areas, customer requirements, proposal evaluation criteria, and technology investments.

The position integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization, supports system-level architecture decisions and trade studies, and contributes to business strategy. It also coordinates cross-functional work, develops parametric tools for design-space exploration and optimization, supports competitive assessments and commercial programs as needed, and helps maintain discipline vitality through mentoring and Design Board activities.

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as a lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status. GE Aerospace will not sponsor employment visas for this opening. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Preliminary Cycle Design.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this opening.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Recognized expertise in Preliminary Cycle Design.
• Expert experience with NPSS.
• Works effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, with candor and humility.
• Demonstrates active listening and encourages all voices to be heard.
• Effective technical mentor and teacher.
• Actively contributes to DB27 Design Board or Tech Community.
• Exposure to both military and commercial engine design requirements.
• Cognizant of system-level interactions and life-cycle cost implications.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute models of concept and derivative engines.
• Prepare and lead presentations for leadership to help shape strategy.
• Coordinate with adjacent cross-functional disciplines, including aero, cycles, and systems, to assess technology capability and maturity.
• Work with focals across Aviation to shape cross-section, weight, cost, and maintenance strategy for PD and GE Aviation / Edison Works.
• Lead the development and integration of parametric tools for design-space exploration and optimization studies.
• Support competitive assessments to influence business strategy.
• Support discipline vitality through mentoring and Design Board activities, including Design Practices, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned.
• Support commercial programs as required.
• Execute assigned project analysis and evaluations with limited guidance, meeting business standards, practices, procedures, and product or program requirements.
• Ensure technical data generated for assigned projects and tasks is documented consistently with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications about significant issues or developments.
• Participate in organizational efforts related to assigned projects and tasks.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary or commission under the applicable plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings plan, company matching contributions, 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.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

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