SPOCT Leader - Small Uncrewed Engines

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

GE Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and experienced SPOCT (Systems, steady-state Performance, Operability, Controls, and Transient Performance) Leader to provide technical leadership for all performance, operability, and controls activities supporting our Small Uncrewed Engines (SUE) Development portfolio, specifically for the GEK1500 and GE426 propulsion systems. This critical role will be responsible for ensuring both engines meet all requirements relating to performance and operability across the full operating envelope, from sea-level static conditions through high-altitude flight conditions, including transient operations, operability margins, and control system integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering position
Minimum 4 years of experience in one or more SPOCT primary disciplines (steady-state performance, transient performance, preliminary cycle design, engine operability, or control systems)
Demonstrated experience leading teams and coordinating cross-functional activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Strong understanding of gas turbine engine performance, operability, and control system integration
Experience with cycle design parameters early in engine development programs and engine performance characteristics
Proven ability to conduct design space trade studies and influence strategic decisions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to guide and influence others
Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work
Strong systems thinking and problem analysis skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with geographically distributed teams
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD security clearance
Final offers are contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
Employment is contingent upon proving U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with small uncrewed engines, expendable propulsion systems, or limited-life engine applications
Experience with scaled engine derivatives
Experience with both military and commercial engines
Experience with more than one SPOCT discipline
Experience with cycle and component aerodynamic design
Experience with NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation) or equivalent performance modeling tools
Advanced proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO Systems Modeler
Experience with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) applications or weapon system propulsion integration
Current active Secret US security clearance
Lean Six Sigma training or certification
Exposure to both military and commercial engine design requirements
Experience managing SPOCT activities across multiple concurrent programs
Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with program execution and cost considerations

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive SPOCT strategies for the GEK1500 and GE426 propulsion systems, ensuring engines meet all requirements relating to steady-state performance, transient performance, operability, and control system integration across the full operating envelope.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams across aerodynamics, mechanical design, systems engineering, and controls engineering to assess technology capability and maturity.
Lead design space trade studies and cycle optimization activities for both programs, assessing concept strengths and weaknesses to influence strategic focus areas, customer requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria.
Conduct preliminary cycle design and performance analysis to support architecture decisions, drive component aerodynamic design requirements to achieve performance targets, and help prioritize technology investments based on performance impact and technology maturity.
Utilize MBSE tools including CAMEO to manage SPOCT requirements, performance data, and data exchange between individual SPOCT teams and adjacent disciplines.
Ensure traceability between performance requirements and design specifications, maintain authoritative performance models and operability assessments, and generate performance documentation and operability reports directly from the MBSE environment.
Lead requirement development, test planning, and qualification planning for performance and operability verification.
Define performance test objectives, instrumentation requirements, and data analysis approaches.
Coordinate with Engine Test leadership on performance testing across multiple test sites, analyze test data to validate performance models and assess operability margins, and support qualification activities to demonstrate compliance with all performance and operability requirements.
Provide technical oversight and mentoring to SPOCT engineers across multiple disciplines supporting both programs.
Direct studies and ensure deliverables are met for multiple concurrent programs.
Work with Systems Engineering and Program Leadership to help shape strategy.
Ensure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures, provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, and champion continuous improvement in SPOCT processes.