Systems Technology Integration Senior Staff Engineer - Performance Integration

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Predict and assess overall engine and component performance during all phases of engine design and development
• Actively address/lead efforts to meet and exceed expected levels of performance: thrust/power, fuel efficiency, critical operating parameters (gas path temperatures & pressures, rotor speeds, etc.) margins to design limits, component efficiencies and aerodynamic characteristics
• Actively address/lead efforts to assess fielded engine performance versus commitments and evaluate engine deterioration rates and characteristics (component contributions to deterioration).
• Update engine status models to reflect new understanding gleaned from component rig tests, engine ground tests (production and development/qualification) and fielded engine performance learnings.
• Support and lead performance design reviews and audits
• Work with airframe customers to design engine thrust/power management schedules throughout the flight envelope
• Work cross-functionally with a wide variety of engine system and design functions
• Actively support field event investigations when required
• Provide timely performance impact assessments of hardware non-conformances (MRB assessments or QEM evaluations) in order to minimize impact on engine production assembly and/or engine overhaul process times
• Acquire and leverage test data to model and predict engine performance for component tests, full engine ground tests and flight tests across the flight envelope
• Drives units and/or system level functional performance to deliver customer solutions. Defines and conducts testing of equipment and/or entire systems, identifying the best testing strategy and measurement system. Reports performance with respect to the guaranteed values in accordance with industry codes and standards. Participates in the research, design, development, and enhancement of technologies in the areas of performance, operability, and cost optimization. Can include delivery of customer solutions that properly balance cost and benefit (including architecture, key design trade-offs, flow-down of requirements and flow-up of capability).
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in gas turbine engine thermodynamic cycles and the following areas:
• Gas turbine cycle modeling and analysis – detailed NPSS based steady state and transient analysis of gas turbine thermodynamic cycles including assessment of overall engine performance (thrust/power, fuel consumption, overall efficiency, redline temperatures) and component level performance (component efficiencies, key component aero-thermodynamic characteristics). This includes matching thermodynamic cycle models to measured test data.
• Thermodynamic testing – test and instrumentation definition, test planning and coordination, data quality/screening
• In-flight thrust assessment for aircraft engine propulsion systems, via ground test cell methods or in flight thrust calculation methods
• Establishment of engine power management schedules

Desired Characteristics

• PhD Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
• 10 years or more of gas turbine performance experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable to guide and influence others and work across organizations to drive success
• Capable to manage multiple performance based priorities under tight timelines
• Passion and commitment for technology
• Self-directed and motivated
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

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