Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment will own the design, development, and validation of rotating machinery for aerospace power generation systems. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for electric motors, generators, and associated rotating equipment used in aircraft electrical power systems—helping deliver safe, reliable, and efficient products for our customers. You will lead new mechanical designs, develop and improve design practices, and provide mentorship and guidance to other engineers, while collaborating across disciplines to bring advanced electrical power solutions to life.

GE Aerospace EPISCenter in Dayton, OH is the headquarters for Aviation Power Engineering. Here, you will apply your engineering expertise to meaningful, cutting‑edge programs, including hybrid‑electric aircraft, electrification of next‑generation military platforms, advanced SiC‑based power electronics technologies, and more. If you enjoy hands‑on engineering, you'll also have access to a 155,000 sq ft world‑class laboratory that includes 6 high‑power test cells totaling 15 MW, EMI test chamber, electronics and rapid‑build prototype labs, Real‑time simulator lab with the latest test and development equipment.

You will be part of a team that designs, tests, and delivers state‑of‑the‑art electrical power systems that enable the future of flight.

GE Aerospace Electrical Power designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced electrical power systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. These systems are critical for powering aircraft, enabling efficient operation, and supporting the growing demand for electrification in aviation. GE Aerospace's electric power solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and performance, ensuring seamless integration into modern aircraft platforms.

Key areas of focus include power generation, distribution, conversion, and management systems tailored for commercial, military, and business aviation. GE Aerospace leverages cutting‑edge technology, lean manufacturing principles, and decades of expertise to drive innovation in electrical power systems, supporting the industry's transition toward more sustainable and energy‑efficient aerospace solutions.

• Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of aircraft power generators and rotating equipment using sound engineering principles, while adhering to business standards, procedures, and product/program requirements
• Provide strong mechanical engineering design and analysis leadership on complex rotating machinery
• Apply structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis tools (such as ANSYS) and CAD tools (such as NX) in the development and validation of designs
• Lead the mechanical design of rotating equipment (rotors, stators, shafts, bearings, seals, housings) for aircraft electric power systems
• Own the development of 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering specifications in accordance with aerospace and GE Aerospace standards
• Perform and/or review structural, fatigue, dynamic, and tolerance analyses to ensure robust performance, life, and design integrity
• Ensure proper mechanical integration of rotating equipment within the electric power system and the overall aircraft installation
• Support and interpret component- and system-level testing, including test planning, data review, anomaly resolution, and test reporting
• Lead root cause investigation and corrective action implementation for development and production issues (for example, vibration, wear, premature failures)
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, thermal, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated, producible solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design…