Transient Performance Engineer

General Electric Company

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 5 years in gas turbine engineering
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
  • 2+ years of experience in Gas Turbine Performance or Controls preferred
  • Proficiency in engine test design and transient performance analysis

Responsibilities

  • Analyze transient characteristics of engines and running cycle models
  • Conduct various testing in rigs, ground tests, and flight engines
  • Lead transient validation design reviews and recommend technical approaches
  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance
  • Document technical data following engineering policies and procedures
  • Monitor project status and communicate significant developments
  • Participate in technical and program reviews as a presenter or reviewer

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Transient Performance Advanced Lead Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this
role you will be an integral part of the Military Transient Performance & Operability team supporting Military next generation engine architectures and
current fielded products.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze transient characteristics of engines, including running cycle models

• Conduct testing in rigs, ground tests and flight engines Match transient engine cycle model performance to test data Lead transient validation design reviews

• Execute with limited guidance the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

• Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements

• Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams, mentor others in the organization

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments

• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 5 years in gas turbine engineering position

• 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

Desired Characteristics

• 2+ years of experience in Gas Turbine Performance or Controls

• Current secret clearance desired.

• Skilled in aircraft engine system design and integration

• Skilled in engine test design, planning, and execution for Transient Performance

• Experience with aerodynamic compression components (Fan, Booster, Compressor)

• Experience with gas turbine engine performance cycle design and analysis

• Experience with NPSS, python or similar programming languages

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Demonstrated cross functional team experience

• Ability to influence others

• Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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