Hypersonic Systems Analyst

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Summary:

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.

Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers.

As a Hypersonic Systems Analyst, you will lead the development of advanced hypersonic propulsion systems, overseeing technical objectives to ensure successful delivery of program requirements. Your responsibilities include executing design and analysis of high-speed propulsion systems and subsystems in support of engine testing. You will apply standard practices and processes to perform project tasks effectively and in a technically sound fashion, ensuring alignment with department and program objectives.

You will work in a team that performs research and development of supersonic and hypersonic air-breathing propulsion and vehicle systems.

• Apply knowledge of high-speed propulsion and operability principles, fluid dynamics and aero-thermal mechanical systems to make informed decisions leading to rapid development of systems in support of an integrated prototype for ground and/or flight testing
• Generate complete mechanical designs using 3D CAD of prototype systems
• Perform thermal-structural analysis using ANSYS
• Perform fluid mechanical analyses of fuel and other flow systems in support of testing goals
• Support the fulfilment of technical milestones of the project to meet program schedule and deliver test articles on time
• Work to ensure that quality and safety standards are addressed and exceeded
• Support a company process that ensures adherence to standard design practices for engine development
• Support engine testing activities through pre-test analysis, engine design, performance predictions, and post test data reduction

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
• An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related Propulsion/Missile/Prototype Development and flight test articles
• The successful candidate will have spent the bulk of their career in and around high technology development with experience in R&D Propulsion / Missile development and the ability to work as part of a team
• A hands-on person with a blend of tactical, strategic and people skills, comfortable with performing analyses and mentoring junior engineers; fast-paced environment experience is valued
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks
• Ability to investigate, model and provide critical insight into complex physical flow phenomena
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Be willing to work out of an office located in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL

• Master's degree is preferred
• Experience with experimental setups and equipment in a hands-on environment
• Skilled in CFD, preferably using Pointwise, iCFD++ and Tecplot
• Humility, adaptability, eagerness to learn
• Transparency in communication and constructive collaboration
• Focused, quick learner with the ability to prioritize work
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded and capable of challenging existing processes

The base pay range for this position is $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. This…