Staff Acoustics Engineer

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

As part of the Acoustics team, the Staff Acoustics Engineer will influence the design, and perform analysis and tests for commercial aircraft engines, while identifying opportunities for overall engine system, community noise assessments, and component noise reduction. In this role, you will drive acoustic tool advancement and technology maturation efforts for advanced concept studies, including modernizing legacy tools and developing new computational solutions for emerging challenges. The Staff Acoustic Engineer will also assist in advancing computational acoustic modeling capabilities, support and oversee acoustic tests, and mentor junior members within the organization.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Staff Acoustics Engineer, you will:
  • Execute acoustic analysis, design, test, and integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies, and systems that meet business standards and product requirements.
  • Drive innovation in acoustics through computational modeling, tool development, and test support, particularly as it relates to acoustic predictions of aircraft engines.
  • Experience in predicting engine and aircraft community noise levels, ensuring accurate acoustic performance projections.
  • Modernize legacy tools and develop new software solutions to address contemporary and future challenges in computational aeroacoustics.
  • Run Computational Aeroacoustics (CAA) analyses on turbomachinery components to support design optimization and noise reduction efforts.
  • Provide acoustic technical guidance, training, and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Drive continual technical and process improvement through design practice reviews and revisions in collaboration with the Chief Consulting Engineer and Manager.
  • Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
  • Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters.
  • Collaborate with internal leadership and external customers, including airframers, to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and deliver tailored solutions.

Qualifications/Requirements
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
  • At least 7 years of industry experience in an acoustics, aircraft engine or CAA/CFD applications.

Desired Characteristics
  • PhD degree in Engineering with a focus in acoustics.
  • Demonstrated experience performing computational aeroacoustics analyses on HPC resources.
  • Familiarity with acoustic testing, data post-processing, and evaluation.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or FORTRAN for tool development and modernization, with a demonstrated interest in creating innovative solutions for emerging acoustic challenges.
  • Experience leading, documenting, planning, and promoting technical programs and projects in acoustics.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 2025-11-28

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