Advanced Lead Engineer - Engine Dynamics

Job Description Summary

Engine Dynamics is a critical domain for aircraft engines as it impacts the entire product life cycle of the engine, starting with conceptual design thru product design & certification, and field support. The main objective of the engine dynamics team is to develop a rotor dynamically stable engine ensuring safety & reliability while finding an optimal balance between performance, weight & cost. The team is critical to realizing GE Aerospace's noble vision in developing next generation RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engine) engines.
The main responsibilities for this role include, but not limited to, perform accurate rotordynamic analysis, provide engine loads to the design teams helping with mechanical design, lead low to moderate complexity programs, contribute towards technology maturation, advance state of the art of predictive methods, collaboratively work across multiple teams, organizations & global sites to share knowledge base.

• Independent execution with minimal direction from experts on analysis & design of rotordynamic system/sub-system assemblies for nextgen sustainable engine programs to develop technologies meeting ambitious performance & environmental goals.
• Understand key business drivers, contribute towards developing program plan and deliver impactful business outcomes. Integrate work of self/team with other teams and contribute to broader business objectives.
• Lead and contribute to solving tough technical challenges, as an integral part of a collaborative global team.
• Propose innovative solutions and proactively protect GE's competitive advantage by filing IP.
• Present in global reviews with peers/experts, Chief Engineers Office and Systems organization.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills, flexibility to work on a wide variety of problems/programs of interest to GE Aerospace.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a mentor for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low to moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

• B-Tech/M-Tech/Ph. D with 9+ years of experience in mechanical design & analysis of aircraft engine models.
• Postgraduate in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with excellent academic background.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in application of HYPERMESH, Unigraphics, NASTRAN software
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and commitments.

• Exposure to FAA regulations and aerospace industry
• Exposure to LEAN, Design For Six Sigma tools and techniques
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Aircraft engines/Gas turbine product knowledge