Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems - Aerospace Research

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems is to create rotating machinery concept designs, develop and deliver new test rigs, and execute testing to validate new mechanical solutions for the aerospace propulsion industry. Additional responsibilities include:

• Work with facilities and/or external suppliers to ensure auxiliary test equipment and facility capabilities are in place to meet test objectives
• Define instrumentation and data acquisition systems capable of meeting test objectives
• Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews
• Develop and mature design or analysis tools for advanced mechanical systems
• Provide expert consultation to help resolve technical challenges across the organization
• Collaborate in the development of project proposals for initiatives targeting internal company funding and external government funding
• Protect intellectual property through the generation of patents
• Provide technical guidance and direction across the group to grow overall technical capability and product knowledge in technical focus areas
• Provide technical development across the organization through effective coaching/mentoring
• Foster a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and inclusive team environment

Required Qualifications

This Lead Engineer - Mechanical Systems role requires a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Mechanics in rotating machinery and/or rotating components design with a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Mechanics in rotating machinery and/or rotating components design and a minimum of 6 years of industrial experience. Additionally, the role requires:

• Experience with the design, manufacturing, assembly, and operation of custom test rigs for rotating machinery (e.g., shafts, bearings, dampers, couplings, seals, gears, etc.)
• Experience with the complete design process, including conceptual design, detailed design, testing, validation, and product implementation
• Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques and material processing selections for turbomachinery and electrical machines
• Proficiency using 3D solid modeling software (e.g., NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo)
• Analytical experience, including computational fluid dynamics and/or 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
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global team environment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics

This role needs an individual who is self-driven, motivated, and willing to take an idea from proposal to product! Additional characteristics being sought include:

• Extensive testing of rotating components, data acquisition, data reduction, and design validation. Proficiency using ADRE and LMS data acquisition and reduction systems.
• Experience in system modeling: coupling of fluid, thermal, and structural analyses
• Experienced with rotor support design, rotor dynamics, and rigid body dynamics

The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000 USD Annually. 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 based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on April 16, 2024

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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 and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information