Senior Strategist - Atmospherics & Propulsion

Job Description Summary

You will shape our strategy, design considerations, analysis, and testing in atmospheric sciences related to radiation and propagation from infra-red to the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum related to emergent propulsion systems.

You will help orchestrate the use of AFSIM or similar software to derive propulsion derivatives to support technology investments within Edison Works.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptual or theoretical activities relating to identification and development, monitoring the productivity and reliability of new, conceptual, and untested technologies. In particular, you will shape our strategy, design considerations, analysis, and testing in atmospheric sciences related to radiation and propagation from infra-red to the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum.
• Developing expertise in own function. May include roles that are experts in their discipline, providing professional or thought leadership . Influences policy and ensures delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organization. Mentoring of engineers and development of course work related to atmospheric science and modelling will be expected. Ability to mentor and guide use of software tools like AFSIM to guide technology trade studies of merit to the US Department of Defense and related industries.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process. Will influence internal and external stakeholders to align GE Aerospace's best interests with emergent capabilities of the US Department of Defense and related entities.
• Leads others to find creative solutions within complex manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Employs sophisticated operational/product management, manufacturing or engineering techniques. Interaction with adjacent functions needed to solve issues. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business or technical discipline solutions to leaders. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
• Will develop and own the technology roadmap related to the design of gas turbine engines and their interactions with atmospheric and environmental effects.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or related engineering field, or a Master's degree from an accredited university or college in applied science. physics, or mathematics, with at least 15 years of experience in atmospheric science modelling across the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Experience with AFSIM (or similar software) trade studies to inform technology investments for propulsion systems.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship
• This role requires access to US export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a US Person as one of the following: US lawful permanent resident, US Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e.), protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine design and operation across the flight envelope.
• Experience with engine/aircraft integration, engine component/systems design, engine performance, engine controls, and vehicle power/thermal systems
• Experience working with DoD customer and processes
• Experience managing DoD EVM projects
• Strong track record of ability to work in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence
• Existing Secret or Top Secret clearance with the US Department of Defense.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes