Job Description Summary

Located in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on GE's 125+ years of industrial research heritage; tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers.

GE Aerospace will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic aviation 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.

GE Aerospace Research (GEAR) seeks a Senior Engineer to join our growing Thermal Management and Systems team. The Thermal Management and Systems Senior Engineer will lead the innovation of fluids-thermal management systems technologies core to aerospace systems and subsystems, including aircraft systems, avionics, propulsion, and power generation. The role requires use of multi-physics computational analysis of components and systems from requirements generation through test validation. Preference will be given to those individuals with experience in a Digital Engineering environment with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience and tools (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architecture, sysML, etc.).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of GE Aerospace Research colleagues, GE Aerospace team members, and external partners to invent, shape, and mature the next generation of thermal management technology
• Shape the analysis, design, and testing of innovative thermal management systems that meet the needs of current and future GE Aerospace products
• Deploy your extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and validate novel thermal management components and systems
• Provides technical guidance through effective coaching/mentoring
• Owns the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and demonstrating accountability for a pipeline of funded projects
• Leads the development and writing of internal and external proposals
• Leverages and grows an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry
• Patents your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline with 5 years of professional experience OR Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline with 10 years industrial experience
• In-depth knowledge of System's engineering principles, specifically requirements management
• Experience solving complex energy systems and/or thermal management problems for aerospace systems and/or energy systems
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to mature complex engineering systems from concept thru validation
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Due to the nature of the work done at Aviation Research, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

• Must be 18 years or older.
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics:

• 10+ years of experience in an industrial or laboratory setting
• Direct knowledge of space power and propulsion applications, or high-speed flight vehicles
• Experience implementing system modeling and/or systems-of-systems modeling in a Digital Engineering environment, including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools

• Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change
• Ability to work and influence across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

The base pay range for this position is $100,000 - $205,000 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 April 16, 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.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work done at Aerospace Research, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

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

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB3

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes