Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description Summary

The Advanced Lead Engineer - Preliminary Design Externals Architecture supports externals architecture development for early engine designs within the Preliminary Design organization. This role incorporates creation of technical analysis necessary to build preliminary packaging feasibility, weight estimates, and engine trade studies. The Advanced Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives to develop innovative preliminary design concepts, while simultaneously meeting aggressive cost, weight, and performance targets for key next generation engine applications from TG0 to TG3. This role requires collaboration with systems engineering and technologists across the Future of Flight organization along with members of GE Aerospace's global engineering team.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Work with global engineering teams to understand advanced technologies and their implications on next generation products .

  • Conduct design studies of appropriate fidelity and project analysis with minimal guidance, meeting business standards and requirements.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to balance financial and engineering goals, including designers, engineers, and analysts. Create plans to meet technical needs, solve problems, and report status to leadership.

  • U tiliz e business and organization best practices and design practices . E n sure study outcomes are proper ly document ed .

  • Own the externals configuration for preliminary design architecture studies, including weight roll-ups and component sizing /locations , to support successful execution of program deliverables

  • Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments

  • Support externals architecture/configurations reviews and audits as required for customer commitments and design space studies

  • Support the development and integration of design tools to advance state of the art of the discipline and enables design space exploration and study optimization

  • Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company

  • Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering from an accredited University or College

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering , supply chain, or manufacturing position

  • 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.

Desired Characteristics

  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in a mechanical engineering position

  • Systems thinking ... ability the simplify complex , uncertain problems to find solutions with positive business outcomes

  • Creative thinker. Willing to challenge the status quo and find outside of the box solutions utilizing sound engineering skills.

  • Prior experience in product configuration within aerospace or related industries

  • Prior experience with aircraft engine external system design including fuel, air, oil, and electrical systems

  • Experience estimating weight, cost, and design parameters early in engine development programs

  • Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar CAD program

  • Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business

  • Prior experience leading global cross-functional teams

  • Problem analysis and resolution skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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
Posted 2026-01-13

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