Advanced Lead Engineer - Thermal Systems Design Engineer, Component Cooling - XA100

Job Description Summary

This posting is for a Thermal Systems Design Engineer in hot-section component cooling designs within the Edison Works (EW) Engineering. The primary job function for this position is in establishing aero thermal design requirements with stakeholders and developing component cooling designs and system/subsystem thermal designs to meet those technical and program requirements. The role requires knowledge in the fundamentals of heat transfer and compressible flows and knowledge of turbine engine design and operation. Additionally, the role requires communicating processes, methods, analysis results and technical challenges to product team members.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the design and analysis of assigned cooled components using engineering principles and internal practices and program / product requirements
• Perform thermal analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis in support of new engine designs and fielded products.
• Perform trade studies to define and optimize system design within constraints
• Build and demonstrate knowledge of relevant physics and how design components or subsystems interact and integrate into the larger system or product
• Ensure secondary flow system definition accurately represents component characteristics
• Understand system design margin requirements
• Understand system risk and identifies potential abatements
• Ensure overall system balances design, cost, lifecycle support and customer requirements
• Contribute to and present at technical and design reviews
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in disciplinary engineering and science
• Must be a US citizen and hold or be able to obtain a US security clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No