Posted Position Title Thermal Systems Design Staff Engineer

Job Number	1768248
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
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Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Massachusetts
City	Lynn
Postal Code	01910-0002
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The Thermal Systems Design (TSD) organization will provide the opportunity to work with a variety of engineering organizations in the development of aircraft engines. TSD applies detailed physics to model engine components and systems. In this role you, will lead the design and analysis of aircraft engine thermal-fluid systems. This includes the development and validation of analytical models for fluid flow and heat transfer for the purpose of supporting the design of aircraft engines.
Essential Responsibilities	In this role you will lead the design and analysis of thermal-fluid systems related to aircraft engine components and systems. You will provide oversight to the work of other engineers and have direct ownership of thermal systems projects, including managing timelines, setting schedules and ensuring adherence to budget. You will mentor others in the organization on the concepts of thermal and fluid sciences.Specific areas of focus include: rotor / stator heat transfer fluid system design rotor thrustSpecific responsibilities are: Perform 1-D flow network calculations Develop and maintain Finite Element Analysis thermal models Represent TSD on cross-functional design teams for aircraft engine components and systems Manage budgets and schedules for TSD programs Work with a variety of engineering organizations and lead development of the engine thermal systems and designs Lead the application of detailed physics to the analysis of engine components Plan and execute component and engine test programs and utilize the results to validate engine designs, systems and analytical models Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments Lead teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues Participate as a presenter and/or reviewer in technical and program reviews Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science Minimum of 8 additional years of experience in a mechanical or aerospace engineering position
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE 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 background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills High level of computer proficiency Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering related to heat transfer or fluid mechanics Experience in calculating flows and temperatures in support of product design and analysis Demonstrated sound engineering judgment Effective in contributing in a structured, cross functional team work environment Engineering experience in GE Aviation turbomachinery design Experience with analytical software such as Patran, CFX, ANSYS, Matlab, etc. Experience with 1-D flow network codes Minimum of 4 years specialized work in thermal fluid sciencesWhy join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century. At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. Lynn is the home of the first U.S. jet engine thanks in part to relationships with material science researchers at nearby MIT. This continued relationship allows us to focus on product improvement. GE Aviation still a major employer in Lynn, assembling small commercial, military and marine engines in this Boston suburb. As a result, over 4,200 GE employees now call this historic area "home." Take the MBTA commuter rail into the nearby city of Boston. Several parks including the largest municipal park in New England, as well as the Lynn Beach offer resident relaxation. Learn more about our New England community! To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Energy Management, Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections