PhD Intern - Heat Transfer and Thermal Management

As a PhD Intern - Heat Transfer & Thermal Management, you will collaboratively work on heat transfer and thermal management technology, research & development programs for GE Aerospace applications. You will interact with personnel at GE Aerospace and GE Aerospace Research to develop and deliver novel solutions aligned with GE Aerospace s goals of shaping the future of flight.

This is a paid internship and is typically structured for a period of three to six months, or upon completion of PhD defense whichever is earlier. It may be extended or converted to a full-time employment based on performance, mutual interests, and business/program needs/funding. Job Description

• Apply your knowledge in heat transfer and thermal management to develop innovative aerothermal/mechanical solutions for GE Aerospace product portfolio
• Deliver on technical projects with guidance to meet project requirements
• Participate in a team on technology programs to enable future design advancements, while demonstrating independence in executing tasks leveraging your technical skills

• Submitted Ph.D. thesis in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Heat Transfer/Thermal Management; you should have approval from your University & Doctoral Advisor to pursue this opportunity. Candidates pursuing graduate studies worldwide authorized to work in India are also welcomed to apply for this internship.
• Demonstrated fundamental knowledge in heat transfer / thermal management, evidenced by advanced graduate coursework and research
• Demonstrated ability and experience in thermal and flow Modeling, Simulation & Analysis
• Experience with commercial software (ANSYS FLUENT, CFX, Icepak) or in-house code development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Research in any one of the following areas: electronics cooling, gas turbine heat transfer, thermal management of electric machines, thermal & energy systems modeling
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN
• Computational Heat Transfer projects with demonstrated ability to set-up, execute and post-process simulations with a reasonable degree of independence
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker