Engineer - Propulsion Performance

GE Aerospace

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bohemia, NYRockledge, FL
Salary
$103,200–$129,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines

GE Aerospace currently has 44 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Engineer - Propulsion Performance

Engineer - Propulsion Performance The Engineer - Propulsion Performance joins a multidisciplinary engineering team within the Hypersonics Center of Excellence to support the development and testing of flowpaths for hypersonic air-breathing propulsion systems. This role involves designing, analyzing, and testing propulsion technologies to mature hardware for flight-ready systems. Key responsibilities include performing computational analyses, conducting hardware validation, and documenting technical assumptions for review. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, alongside the use of spreadsheet-based tools, propulsion deck generation tools, and results from CFD, FEA, and multiphysics solvers. Candidates may utilize Numerical Propulsion System Simulation software. The work focuses on the research and development of fluid delivery systems and reaction propulsion systems, specifically addressing technical performance, cost, and schedule objectives for high-speed engines.

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What you'll do

  • Design, analyze, and test flowpaths for high-speed air-breathing engines.
  • Perform computational analyses using spreadsheet tools, propulsion deck tools, CFD, FEA, and multiphysics solvers.
  • Support the validation of new designs and technologies through hardware testing activities.
  • Document and communicate technical assumptions, analysis methods, and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare presentations and briefing materials to communicate project status and technical recommendations.
  • Interact with industry partners and subcontractors to review analyses and design approaches.
  • Verify design solutions that meet program objectives for technical performance, cost, and schedule.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in a relevant job family.
  • 0-3 years of experience in the design, analysis, and testing of reaction propulsion systems.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to technical work.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to prove status as a U.S. Person for access to export-controlled information.
  • Experience with ramjet, scramjet, rotating detonation engine concepts, or hybrid/combined-cycle propulsion systems (preferred).

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