Lead Engineer, Mechanical Analysis

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Conduct analysis of CMC components within the combustion and high-pressure-turbine module of the GE9X commercial turbofan engine.

• Provide support for fielded LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B commercial engines as well as New Technology Introduction programs involving CMC components.

• Lead mechanical analysis initiatives for CMC hot section hardware and associated metallic components.

• Assist with manufacturing review board activities, field findings, and durability assessments.

• Carry out stress and life analyses utilizing finite-element-analysis software and proprietary post-processing tools.

• Implement analysis and evaluation of assigned projects based on engineering principles and product/program specifications.

• Cultivate an understanding of turbofan hot section design and composite analysis concepts.

• Address issues following established procedures and seek guidance from mentors on matters outside the defined work scope.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to technical and business leaders.

• Share technical information and confirm comprehension.

• Record assessment assumptions, boundary conditions, results, and conclusions.

• Mentor and develop junior team members.

• Develop macros or tools to standardize CMC stress-analysis methodologies.

• Assist in the integration of AI-enabled tools and processes for model development and post-processing.

• Work together with hardware owners, thermal systems design, and material behaviors teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of design engineering experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Ceramic Matrix Composites or manufacturing-related role.

• Demonstrated attention to detail with the capability to document and execute programs effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

• Experience in influencing and guiding small teams.

• Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Proven project management experience.

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to make informed, risk-based decisions.

• Willingness to learn and enthusiasm for working with new technologies.

• Proficiency in using Finite-Element-Analysis software, such as Ansys.

• Familiarity with pre-processing tools like Hypermesh and NX.

• Experience with GE Aerospace’s CMC-specific mechanical analysis tools, practices, and methodologies.

• Understanding of jet engine fundamentals, CMC functionality, or composite analysis.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to fulfill U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach services from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Contributions to company retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Adoption assistance offered.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance available.