GE - General Electric
Garching, Germany
Role Summary/Purpose:
The Combustion Aero Lead Engineer is an expert in combustion and thermo-acoustic and will work within commercial aero engine combustor programs.
Experience in aircraft engine design or gas turbine combustion system is relevant.
Essential Responsibilities:
Your specific responsibilities will include:
- Execute the combustion aero design / analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements;
- Lead the development, analysis, and testing of combustor designs focused on aero and thermo-acoustic;
- Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments;
- Interact with co-workers within GE combustion community to establish best practices and technical achievements;
- Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments;
- Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks;
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in combustor aero or thermo-acoustic;
- Expert in CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) including LES, 3D FEM and 1D acoustic network codes;
- Strong connections to relevant professional societies, recognition through publications and patents;
- Demonstrated process orientation in approach to work;
- Open mindset and strong team player;
- Can-do attitude, creative;
- Passion and commitment for technology;
- Self-directed and motivated;
- Fluency in English.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
- Masters or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering;
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of combustion fundamentals, combustor aero design, and combustor testing, and combustion dynamics;
- Effective in contributing in a cross-functional teamwork environment;
- In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.