Lead Propulsion Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Job Description Summary

In the Lead Propulsion Modeling & Simulation Engineer role, you will be an integral part of the Military Performance and Operability team supporting GE Aerospace's next generation of military engine architectures, new customer airframes and currently fielded products. This role focuses on supporting the aerothermal component and propulsion system modeling necessary to support Preliminary Design, Steady-State Performance, Transient Analysis, Operability, Controls, and other disciplines. You will have a chance to further grow your technical and leadership skills, while influencing the direction of the newly standalone Military Performance Methods team.

Unfamiliar with this space, but looking for a role where your love of physics and love of software can unite? Do you get excited looking under the hood of your simulation models? Do you want to understand how GE Aerospace simulates the most advanced propulsion systems in the world? Then encourage you to apply for the Advanced Lead Propulsion Modelling & Simulation Engineer role!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In the role of Advanced Lead Propulsion Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will develop and maintain cycle performance models.

Additionally your responsibilities will include:

• Developing physics-based aerothermal system models that behave reasonably throughout the operational envelope
• Resolving model issues through understanding both the physical system, the modeling that represents it, as well as the numerical iteration methods used to solve the system.
• Packaging models for delivery to customers and integration into rigs or simulators
• Creating, developing, and integrating aerothermal models of individual components, physical processes, and subsystem models, that constitute an overall system model.
• Leading design reviews of modeling approach, functionality, and validity
• Executing and assisting others with the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements
• Assuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Interfacing with tool organizations and commercial teams to improve and standardize processes such as data reduction and class code development
• Managing and communicating project status, business issues and significant developments
• Participating as a presenter and reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Actively supporting the Performance Technical Community and Design Board
• Leading strategic initiatives and aligning efforts to FLIGHT DECK

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in mechanical, aerospace or electrical engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering position
• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

• Excited about propulsion and the aero / thermodynamic disciplines
• Passionate about problem solving, learning and mentoring
• Able to work effectively both in teams and independently
• Expertise with the Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) software
• Experience with gas turbine engine cycle performance or related discipline
• Experience with programming or software development and management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work
• Ability to obtain Secret US security clearance or higher. Or current or prior Secret clearance or higher

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