Sr Staff Engineer - Next Generation Performance Lead

Job Description Summary

Edison Works, the military business unit of GE Aerospace, is on the front line of developing advanced technology to support our nation's defense.

If you enjoy a technology-rich environment, developing the next generation of aviation products, this role is for you! The XA100 and Next Generation Products performance team is responsible for future advanced-cycle engine new products introduction.

The NGP Advanced Combat Engine program is intended to mature technologies for advanced military engines envisioned to power future combat aircraft.

The program will design, develop, and perform testing to demonstrate and mature key technologies to product ready levels.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The Sr Staff Engineer - NGP Performance Lead will be the focal point for technical execution, scheduling, and cost tracking of NGP performance activities.

Responsibilities include Interface with systems organization on technical issues, technical guidance of the NGP performance team, and serve as NGP performance control account manager (CAM).

Activities will focus on bringing the NGP design through the detailed design phases of work leading to test.

Activities include :

• Focal point for Systems and design requests for the NGP engine
• Integrate with the Subsection Manager to prioritize tasks and track execution
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of tasks
• Lead and oversee studies to evaluate alternative design options, recommend preferred approaches, assure accuracy of results, assess, and communicate risks
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Provide various options to solve performance issues encountered, coordinate with affected IPTs
• Develop clear presentations in support of the program
• Present in technical program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated by the team consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Support test planning
• Establish and grow working relationships with various internal and / or external interfaces
• Track monthly financial status
• Support of monthly program reviews
• Maintain tracking of the status of performance vs requirement for program scorecards
• Assure CDRL for the group are delivered on time

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science from an accredited university or college
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in an engineering position

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Experience with system level thermodynamic modeling and / or

data analysis activities

• Working knowledge of NPSS, Python, C++, programming languages.
• Working knowledge of data plotting tools
• Working knowledge of thermodynamics and aerodynamics
• Strong oral and written communication 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