CMC Mechanical Analysis Lead Engineer

This role is within the Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Commercial Mechanical Analysis team, where you will be analyzing CMC components within the combustion and high-pressure-turbine (HPT) module of the GE9X commercial turbofan engine. The team also supports fielded commercial engines (LEAP-1A and
-1B) as well as New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs with CMC components.

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for supporting and leading mechanical analysis projects for CMC hot section hardware and/or interfacing metallic components with specific focus on manufacturing support (MRB) and, field findings, and durability. Tasks will include performing stress analyses and life analyses on these components using finite-element-analysis (FEA) software as well as proprietary post-processing tools. The individual will be accountable for the quality of own their own work and will be reliant on guidance from their supervisor and technical mentors.

This role requires consistent collaboration and communication with the hardware owners, thermal systems design team, and material behaviors teams. In this position, you will have a moderate level of autonomy, working directly with your team lead or controlled title holder and component hardware lead. Evendale, OH location is preferred.

• Execute the analysis and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to standard practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Developing conceptual knowledge of turbofan hot section design and composite analysis. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in adjacent areas like component testing, material behavior, and thermal systems.
• Applies general knowledge of mechanical engineering and mechanical analysis concepts through education or past experiences. Understands how work contributes to the hardware owner and engine program objectives.
• Resolves issues using established procedures. Deliberately consults mentor or more senior team members to understand issues outside of defined workscope or expertise.
• Collaborates with cross-functional team and presents outcomes to technical and business leaders.
• Exchanges technical information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Documents assessment assumptions, boundary conditions, and results, and shares conclusions with adjacent teams.
• Aides in the coaching and development of more junior team members.
• Creation of macros or tools to standardize Stress Analysis practices for CMCs.
• Supports the integration of AI-enabled tools and processes to accelerate model development and post-processing activities

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years design engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Ceramic Matrix Composites or Manufacturing related role

• Attention to detail, and ability to document and execute programs.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; experience in influencing and leading small teams.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated project management experience.
• Effective problem-solving, analytical skills, and ability to make appropriate risk-based decisions.
• Willingness to learn and highly motivated to work with new technologies.
• Experience in using Finite-Element-Analysis software (e.g. Ansys) and related pre-processing tools (e.g. Hypermesh, NX)
• Experience in GE Aerospace’s CMC-specific mechanical analysis tools, practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge of jet engine fundamentals, CMC functionality, or composite analysis.
• Strong oral and written…