Senior Engineer, Military Preliminary Cycle Design

GE Aerospace

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Work type
On-site
Location
Evendale, OHLynn
Salary
$130,000–$173,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 12, 2026 (soon)

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $152k
$121k most similar roles pay here $215k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$195,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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 42 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$173,000 across 27 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Engineer, Military Preliminary Cycle Design

Senior Engineer - Military Preliminary Cycle Design will join the Project & Engineering team to assess, define, and improve next-generation military products. This role involves modeling novel and derivative systems, executing design space trade studies, and evaluating concept strengths to influence strategic focus areas, customer requirements, and proposal evaluation criteria. The engineer will build and execute models of concept engines, lead presentations for leadership, and coordinate with cross-functional teams in aerodynamics, cycles, and systems to assess technology maturity. Key responsibilities include developing parametric tools for design space exploration and optimization while managing technical data documentation. The role requires expertise in NPSS and preliminary cycle design to address military and commercial engine requirements. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least ten years of experience in Preliminary Cycle Design to solve complex aerospace engineering challenges.

What does a Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 253 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and execute models of concept and derivative engines.
  • Execute design space trade studies to influence strategic focus areas and customer requirements.
  • Develop and integrate parametric tools for design space exploration and optimization studies.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess technology capability and maturity.
  • Define cross-section, weight, cost, and maintenance strategies for military programs.
  • Conduct competitive assessments to inform business strategy and investment priorities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead activities regarding design practices and lessons learned.
  • Prepare technical presentations for leadership to shape organizational strategy.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited University or College.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Preliminary Cycle Design.
  • Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to access export-controlled information.
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
  • Recognized expert in Preliminary Cycle Design (preferred).
  • Expert experience with NPSS (preferred).
  • Experience with both military and commercial engine design requirements (preferred).
  • Ability to work across organizational boundaries and communicate clearly and concisely (preferred).

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