Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace Research, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. 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.

As a Senior Engineer - Aerodynamics, you will be focused on leading development and validation of prediction methods and technologies to improve aerodynamic, aero-acoustic, aero-mechanical, and thermal performance for various GE Aerospace products. You will perform research and development for the next generation of aircraft engine and aerospace technologies.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

You will work in a team that performs research and development of aerodynamic technologies for both traditional turbomachinery and non-traditional turbomachinery products. In this role you will:

• Guide and lead multi-disciplinary/global project teams to develop aerodynamic technologies for next generation aircraft engines.  
• Drive development of high-fidelity computational analyses (e.g., Large Eddy Simulations) to guide design improvements in installed propulsor aerodynamics, aero-mechanics and aero-acoustics.
• Shape and mature ideas and concepts to improve aerodynamic, aero-mechanical and aero-acoustic performance and operability of turbomachinery components.  
• Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.
• Deploy your extensive experience in modeling and simulation to drive validation & verification efforts and/or to demonstrate new technologies. This may require working with experimentalists to ensure high quality data acquisition. 
• Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to GE Aerospace Research and Engineering staff as well as external agencies.
• Provide expertise to help resolve technical challenges across the broader GE Aerospace organization.
• Provide technical guidance through effective coaching/mentoring.
• Lead the development and writing of internal and external proposals.
• Leverage and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), particularly using high-fidelity methods. Experience in meshing & using engineering simulation/analysis tools to model flows in and around aircraft engine components.
• Experience leading global and/or multidisciplinary teams to develop technologies or predictive capabilities from concept to validation.
• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence. Previous experience leading and managing projects, stakeholders and funding is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• 10+ years of industrial or research experience in aircraft or propulsion aerodynamics, aero-mechanics or aero-acoustics. 
• Direct knowledge of aerospace power and propulsion applications
• Passion for science and technology and clear evidence of innovation and creativity. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs
• Strong network and demonstrated ability to represent organization externally.
• Embrace and champion the GE Behaviors of respect for people, continuous improvement, and customer driven.

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 posi