Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics

Job Description

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Located in Bohemia, Long Island, New York, and Rockledge, Florida, GE Aerospace’s Hypersonics Center of Excellence builds on GE’s 125+ years of industrial research heritage coupled with Innoveering’s legacy of high speed air-breathing propulsion system development, tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary set of engineers to analyze compressible flows in supersonic and hypersonic flight conditions and use these analyses to drive design of flight and propulsion systems.
• Lead and participate in high-fidelity computational analyses to guide design improvements in the fields of aerodynamics, aero-mechanics and aero-acoustics. Use both Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and multiphysics solvers.
• Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams for review.
• Support validation of new designs and technologies through benchtop or larger-scale testing.
• Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or progress on projects.
• Work well with Integrated Product Teams to create and verify novel design solutions that meet established program objectives and requirements (technical, cost, schedule).
• Lead external aero design and analysis on cowls, leading edges, control surfaces as well as internal engine intrusive feature analysis.
• Apply engineering principles to technical tasks and understand the product development lifecycle.

• U.S. citizenship required; proof of status required.
• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a strong background in aerodynamics and compressible flow.
• Minimum of 8 years of aerodynamics analysis experience of supersonic flows.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to technical tasks.
• Experience modeling and providing critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena.
• Skilled in CFD, preferably using Pointwise, iCFD++ and Tecplot.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• Willingness to work out of an office located in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL.

• Experience in the verification, validation and accreditation (VV&A) process, as it pertains to CFD and other fluid mechanical analytical tools.
• Experience with experimental setups and equipment in a hands‑on environment.
• 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.

Base pay range: $126,700 - $168,900 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes