Lead Engineer - Thermal System Design Tools

Role Summary/Purpose

TSD tools and method is a critical domain for Aerospace. TSD tools framework is equipped with state-of-the-art numerical techniques and methods that provides competitive edge for performing thermal analysis. NGT/FS is one such platform which TSD tools team developed it for GE businesses. NGT/FS platform is an integrated framework that has a customized thermal solver with customized GUI (Graphical User Interface) used by GE engineers, for conducting mixed fidelity simulations that includes integrated Flow, Heat transfer and Mechanical analyses.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong numerical background to join our team for the NGT/FS platform. As a Lead Engineer TSD Tools and Method engineer will be responsible for enhancing thermal capabilities in NGT/FS Platform as per business need, Work with CTH to create & execute strategic items on state-of-the-art tools/methods which provides competitive edge for completing thermal analysis. You will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and enhancing our thermal tools and numerical modeling workflow.

This role demands NGT/FS code base deployment, testing and detailed validation before newer NGT/FS releases to 100+ users. The tool owner must actively interact with all thermal engineers to understand the ask and must follow LEAN approach to eliminate waste as per business need. In addition to the above, this role demands strong collaboration with thermal users to empowering them in resolving issues/challenge faced while using thermal tools.

Essential Responsibilities

• Gathering thermal enhancement requests from thermal users and translating those in to first principles-based equations and solving them through in-house solvers.
• Implementing thermal enhancement in NGT/FS solver while ensuing desired connectivity between interfacing tools/methods such as Mechanical solver and Flow Solver etc.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in ANSYS core developments relative to thermal simulation technologies and identify opportunities to further optimize our solution processes.
• Creating user interface (UI) specifications in accordance with enhancement request.
• Empowering thermal users while addressing: 1. Bug/Issues reported by users,2. Issues faced while using thermal tools, 3. Automation requests 4. New technology integration requests.
• Meeting delivery schedule adhering to processes followed within GE.
• Following details SDLC process for NGT/FS release (Code update, Integration, Compilation, Testing, Validation, TG review and Release)
• Working on strategic POCs targeted as enhancing tools state considering latest industry trend relative to thermal tools. Actively contributing to Design Board or Tech Community while representing TSD tools team in those forums.
• 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