Hypersonic Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

Collaboration with multidisciplinary set of engineers to design and analyze mechanical components and systems for experimental aero-thermal test rigs. To accomplish the given tasks, you must be proficient developing mechanical designs using CAD and applying engineering principles to analyze the integrity and / or performance of the designed components and subsystems. You should have an excellent understanding of the engineering process, leading proof-of-concept ideas towards validated solutions. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides (or other documents) to present to the team, whether it is to describe detailed designs or to discuss project progress.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Design of prototype components and subsystems for rapid development of hypersonic propulsion systems
• Design using 3D CAD and develop thermal-structural systems from proof-of-concept to final manufacturable component.
• Perform analyses ranging from 1D calculations to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict structural, thermal, and / or fluidic behavior of systems / components
• Prepare drawings to manufacture prototypes or components of an experimental setup
• Support validation of new designs and technologies through benchtop or larger-scale testing
• Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Analysis, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing) to create and verify creative design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and / or progress on projects
• Ability to work well in a team environment and coordinate between various teams and disciplines
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

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.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided : No