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 this role you will provide technical leadership for electric motors generators and associated rotating equipment used in aircraft electrical power systemshelping 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 youll also have access to a 155000 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 Aerospaces 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 industrys transition toward more sustainable and energy-efficient aerospace solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 methods standard work and best practices and mentor early-career engineers in rotating equipment design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8 years of design analysis and/or product development experience

Additional Information

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the facility in Dayton OH

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (for example MSME) or equivalent depth of technical experience in rotating equipment
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. NX Creo) and mechanical drawings including application of GD&T
• Experience performing structural and fatigue analysis of rotating components in demanding environments
• Approximately 10 years of experience working in a safety-critical regulated industry (aerospace or similar)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and influence design decisions
• Experience with aircraft electric power systems or other aerospace mechanical systems and applications
• Knowledge of rotor dynamics vibration bearings seals and balancing of rotating machinery
• Hands-on experience with FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS Abaqus) for mechanical analysis and validation
• Familiarity with aerospace environmental and qualification standards (e.g. DO-160 or equivalent military/civil standards)
• Demonstrated mentoring and technical leadership experience with a focus on continuous improvement of tools methods and team capability

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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