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GE Aerospace · 1 week ago

Lead Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes – Aerospace Research

Niskayuna, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $175K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Lead Design Engineer to drive the development of advanced concepts and prototypes. The role involves executing mechanical design for complex test systems and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to turn innovative ideas into functional prototypes.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute with guidance the mechanical design of complex test systems, prototypes, and technology demos incorporating a range of new technologies

Collaborate with senior engineers, researchers, and facilities focals to turn high level system goals and test objectives into detailed design requirements

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers, analysts, and researchers to complete design tasks in support of next generation rigs

Use engineering judgement to identify key design features to meet the testing goals and simplify non-critical features to accelerate time to test

Apply established design methodology as appropriate to create prototypes that properly model future products

Assist in the creation of new design methodologies as required to reduce new technology to practice. Record lessons learned to inform future engineering teams

Support manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning of prototypes and related test systems

Mentor and guide those less experienced in applied mechanical design

Qualification

Mechanical designTurbomachinery designCAD proficiencyDesign for manufacturingFinite Element AnalysisPrototype testingLean principlesRoot Cause AnalysisHands-on assemblyTechnical communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

Minimum of 5 years total experience in mechanical design

Detailed hardware design from concept to manufacturing drawing

Experience selecting and executing analysis methods ranging from hand calc to Finite Element Analysis

Design for manufacturing & assembly (DFMA)

Definition of component requirements for manufacturing teams and vendors

Proficiency in CAD

Minimum of 3 years experience as in turbomachinery mechanical design (Examples: High speed rotors, turbine engine structures, hot section components, etc)

Create detailed component-level requirements to meet overall system goals

Technical project planning for design of components & modules requiring coordination with multiple disciplines

Integration of components into turbomachine system

Communication to working team & project leadership

Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY

Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

Experience in prototype creation & testing

Conceptual design of components outside industry experience

Design for test (prototype & test enabling hardware)

Test facility integration

Test plan creation

Test safety management

Instrumentation and measurement

Hands-on assembly

Test execution

Familiarity with preferred design and analysis tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Technical Communication

Generation and documentation of design processes

Communication across internal organizations & with external groups such as suppliers, partners, and/or customers

Coordination with on-site, remote, and global team members

Application of Lean principles in design process

Continual improvement

Iterative design process

Technology maturation process

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) & Tech mat planning

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Benefits

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.