GE Aerospace

Gas Turbine Lead Operability Engineer

GE Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: EvendaleOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Plan and Run Engine Tests
  • Develop engine test plans that verify safe operating limits
  • Define and assist in conducting equipment and system tests
  • Identify optimal testing strategies and report performance per industry standards
  • Monitor component and system tests to ensure test vehicle safety
  • Analyze engine operability and performance
  • Analyze inlet distortion and design hardware to simulate its impact on engine operation
  • Use thermodynamic modeling tools to analyze engine performance data and make recommendations
  • Improve gas turbine thermodynamic and operability modeling techniques
  • Work with other engineering disciplines to assess gas turbine engine operability
  • Analyze data using operability tools while protecting the company’s intellectual property
  • Drive technical solutions and continuous improvement
  • Engage in research, design, development, and enhancement of technologies to improve performance, operability, and cost
  • Provide engineering support for performance, cost reduction, and quality initiatives
  • Lead efforts to resolve field and manufacturing process issues
  • Collaborate across teams and with customers
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics, performance, systems, and controls
  • Develop strong relationships with external customers and partners
  • Drive unit- and system-level functional performance to deliver customer-focused solutions
  • Provide leadership, documentation, and communication
  • Document technical data and results in accordance with engineering policies and procedures
  • Communicate significant technical issues, risks, or developments in a timely manner
  • Participate in organizational initiatives and technical/program reviews
  • Provide technical leadership and support to project team members
  • Support technical program managers and mentor less experienced engineers
  • Make decisions within a defined framework and engage senior team members on complex issues
  • Contribute independently to projects while supporting senior engineers in advancing engine operability technologies

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience related to Aircraft Engine Operability or related discipline.
  • Proficiency with NPSS, Python, or similar simulation/programming tools
  • Experience in gas turbine engine test support, analysis, and thermodynamic modeling
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and influencing skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a structured team environment and also independently
  • Process-oriented mindset with strong problem analysis, resolution skills, and systems thinking
  • Strong analytical skills in thermodynamics and aerodynamics
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Benefits
  • Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
  • Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
engine testingthermodynamic modelingdata analysisgas turbine operabilityperformance analysistest plan developmentequipment testingsimulation toolsPythonNPSS
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem analysisdecision makinginfluencing skillsindependent workteamworkcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringU.S. Government Security Clearance