[Hiring] Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics @GE Aerospace

Role Description

The Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics provides analytical modeling capabilities to the systems engineering team by leading component and system level trade studies and working with the systems engineers to develop a system architecture to meet customer requirements. In cooperation with the Program Management team, the Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics leads and executes thermal modeling and analysis efforts. This role is responsible for:

• Performance requirements compliance assessment
• Interpreting and analyzing test data
• Synthesizing test data and correlating system models
• Building up and maintaining system models and model libraries

During the program, the Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics will work with a multi-disciplinary project team of subject matter experts in fields such as:

• Thermal/aerospace analysis
• Installation
• Mechanical design and analysis
• Reliability
• Controls
• Electronics and software
• Testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and 8-10 years of relevant experience. Relevant advanced degrees, including an MS or PhD, will be considered as satisfying a portion of the industry experience requirement.
• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including requirements management, technical verification and validation methodologies, mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing.
• Deep expertise in the thermal fluid sciences including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience and expertise in thermal fluid systems analysis and modeling including understanding of nonlinear, gradient and gradient free numerical iterative solvers and optimization techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building both internally and externally.
• Familiarity of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, decomposition, derivation verification, and validation.
• Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures.
• Experience with Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS) and/or Air Cycle Systems (ACS).
• Modeling experience and working knowledge of the physics of standard components in VCS, LCS, and ACS such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, valves, motor and motor controllers, water collectors/separators, etc.
• Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification methods such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160.
• Basic CAD experience in NX.
• Deep understanding of coding/scripting experience (preferably in MATLAB/Simulink or Python).
• Expertise building, using, correlating, and maintaining steady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.