What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Engineer - Aerodynamics - Aerospace Research position at GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation?
Job Description Summary
Aerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.
As a Research Engineer - Aerodynamics, you will be focused on developing technologies to improve aerodynamic, aero-acoustic and thermal performance for various GE products. You will perform research and technology development for the next generation of aircraft engine and aerospace technologies.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities :
You will work in a team carrying out research and development of next generation aerodynamics, for turbomachinery and non-tradition turbomachinery products. Specifically, you will develop aerodynamic and thermal technology and concepts specific to aircraft engines. In this role you will :
- Independently execute tasks using your technical skills for projects in the field of aerodynamics and aero-acoustics.
- Work as part of a team executing on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements.
- Participate in high fidelity computational analyses.
- You will use both proprietary and commercial CFD and computational aero-acoustic solvers.
- Participate in validation & verification efforts to advance computational methodologies and / or to demonstrate new technologies.
- Interface with experimentalists to ensure high quality data acquisition.
- Develop ideas and concepts to improve aerodynamic / aero-acoustic performance and operability of turbomachinery components.
- Collaborate with the GE Aerospace engineering community to communicate and validate state-of-the-art aerodynamic and aero-acoustic prediction methodologies and analysis systems.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Desired Characteristics :
The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $150,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 1st, 2025.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24 / 7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24 / 7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( i.e ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB2
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 : Yes
Salary : $80,000 - $150,000
