Advanced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Future of Flight, Hybrid Electric

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace's Hybrid Electric Systems team is developing components for future advanced propulsion systems. The Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer will play a critical role on the Hybrid Electric team, demonstrating leadership in developing advanced technologies, executing business priorities, operational strategy, and engaging across GE globally and with industrial and academic partners.

The engineer contributes directly to GE Aviation's hybrid electric capability including the development of the joint NASA Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstrator program and GE's RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) program.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design system / components for integration of a motor / generator to support electrified propulsion.
• Own prototype parts including all aspects of design, analysis, drawings and manufacturing.
• Develop new applications of technology for product development of electrical power generation, conversion, transmission and distribution components and systems for advanced aviation applications.
• Partner with electrical system, mechanical and thermal, manufacturing and test teams to advance the development of hybrid electric systems.
• May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and / or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics.

May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy / strategy.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' prior work experience in aerospace power generation and conversion products, aviation electrical power system, high frequency electro-magnetic design, embedded controls for power electronics, and transient / dynamic electric system theory and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical background in Component Development, including drivetrain development.
• 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 : Yes