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Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for integrating and developing propulsion concepts that align with business needs.

Your contributions will extend to supporting system-level decisions for architecture designs, conducting trade studies, and playing a vital role in shaping the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead programs and projects, collaborating with internal and external customers to create innovative and sustainable propulsion solutions for the next generation of aircraft across various commercial products.
• Develop and execute aero-thermal models for new concepts and derivative engines, aligning input from component design teams with customer requirements.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (aero, mechanical, systems) to assess technology capability and maturity in support of business objectives.
• Execute the analysis and evaluation of assigned projects, ensuring they meet business standards, practices, and program requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects, consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments to program and engineering leadership.
• Participate in organizational efforts for assigned projects, including the establishment of processes and best practices.
• Act as a presenter in technical and program reviews.
• Lead the cultural transformation at GE Aviation, coaching and mentoring, fostering inclusive environments, and driving a systematic approach to Lean.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience in an aero-thermal and/or performance-based engineering position.
• A solid understanding of thermodynamics and gas turbine fundamentals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Have 5+ years of professional or research experience in an aerospace or mechanical engineering domain.
• Excited about propulsion and the aero-thermodynamic disciplines.
• Experienced in working independently and with global cross-functional teams.
• Experienced with engine cycle modeling or component aero design.
• Proficient in NPSS, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to guide and influence others.
• Possess problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Apply systems thinking to address challenges.
• 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

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