Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Located in Bohemia, Long Island, New York, and Rockledge, Florida, GE Aerospace’s Hypersonics Center of Excellence builds on GE’s 125+ years of industrial research heritage coupled with Innoveering’s legacy of high speed air-breathing propulsion system development, tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies.

About the role

As a Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics, you will be focused on developing prediction methods and technologies to improve aerodynamic, aero-acoustic, aero-mechanical, and thermal performance for various GE Aerospace development programs. You will perform research and development for the next generation of aircraft engine and aerospace technologies. You should have an excellent understanding of the engineering process, leading proof-of-concept ideas towards validated solutions. The ability to relate analytical results to experimental data in the design process is essential. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides or other documents to present to the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary set of engineers to analyze compressible flows in supersonic and hypersonic flight conditions and use these analyses to drive design of flight and propulsion systems.
• Lead and participate in high-fidelity computational analyses to guide design improvements in the fields of aerodynamics, aero-mechanics and aero-acoustics using both Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and multiphysics solvers.
• Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams for review.
• Support validation of new designs and technologies through benchtop or larger-scale testing.
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or progress on projects.
• Work well with Integrated Product Teams to create and verify novel design solutions that meet established program objectives and requirements (technical, cost, schedule).
• Interact with industry partners and subcontractors to review aerodynamic analyses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a strong background in aerodynamics and both reacting and non-reacting compressible flow.
• 3-5 years of aerodynamics analysis experience of supersonic flows.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks.
• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in CFD, preferably using Pointwise, iCFD++ and Tecplot.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Willing to work out of an office located in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) process, as it pertains to CFD and other fluid mechanical analytical tools.
• Experience with flight dynamics and trajectory analysis.
• Experience with experimental setups and equipment in a hands-on environment.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $114,000 - $152,400 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary or commission based on the plan.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as 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 Provided: Yes