Research Engineer - Aerodynamics - Aerospace Research

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 :

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines OR Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and CFD. Experience in meshing & using engineering simulation/analysis tools (such as CFX or Fluent) to model turbomachinery flows
• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics :

• At least 3 years of industrial or research experience in turbomachinery aerodynamics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in meshing & using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), hi-fidelity LES based approach and high performance computing
• Outstanding programming skills including expertise with FORTRAN, C++ and Python
• Passion for science and technology and clear evidence of innovation and creativity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 May 22, 2024

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.

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: Yes