Job Description Summary
About Us: At GE Aviation Systems, we are dedicated to shaping the future of flight and ensuring the safety of passengers worldwide. Our Platform Hardware organization is at the forefront of innovation, serving both commercial and military customers with cutting-edge avionics products. We are seeking a mid-career Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about aviation and eager to contribute to our mission of lifting people up and bringing them home safely.
Job Description: As a Mechanical Engineer within our Platform Hardware organization, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing avionics products that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will utilize your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and lean mindset to drive key business objectives and exceed customer expectations. This position offers the flexibility of working either in Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL and is bonus eligible.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical design, interconnect evaluations, component selection, and tolerance stack-up analysis for avionics products.
- Create detailed mechanical models, drawings, and bills of material.
- Conduct thermal, stress, and vibration analyses to ensure product compliance with environmental and operational requirements, and provide technical reports.
- Lead design and work-product reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead multi-disciplinary design teams.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives and design architectural trade studies.
- Provide technical support to the production factory for root cause investigations.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance department efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology.
Desired Characteristics:
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in packaging design for electronics assemblies.
- Working knowledge of Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency in model and drawing creation using Siemens NX.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management systems (PTC Windchill).
- Experience in vibration and thermal analysis using FEA tools.
- Knowledge of aerospace standards, materials, and processes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K with company contribution and matching plans.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
- Generous permissive time off policy.
- Tuition reimbursement for further education.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Variety of competitive health insurance choices.
If you are passionate about aviation and ready to contribute to the future of flight, we encourage you to apply and join our team at GE Aviation Systems. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes