Staff Engineer

Job Description Summary In this role, the Staff Engineer will be part of an Integrated Product Team for a GE Edison Works Advanced Military Engine New Product Initiative (NPI) Program. This role will share in the responsibility for guiding the technical design and execution of a new military product design, leading projects and programs in Exhaust Systems design, driving LEAN principles to improve the ways the team works. This role will interact daily with a multidisciplinary team of engineers including Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Material Sciences, and Engine Systems. The Staff Engineer will be required to push the boundaries of what is possible with the latest technologies and materials developed at GE Aerospace. This role will deliver significant impact to both short term and long-term business goals. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Lead and execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of select hardware using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Develop specialized knowledge in exhaust systems discipline. Serve as best practice/quality resource. Have awareness of latest technical developments. Contribute towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
Have in-depth knowledge of best practices and how assigned responsibilities integrate with others; have working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Use judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Take new perspectives on existing solutions. Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explain difficult or sensitive information; work to build consensus. Develop persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
Team with Manufacturing Programs and Supply Chain within both internal and external vendors to ensure hardware is produced on-time and with sufficient quality.
Communicate to the leadership team, including leaders both internal to GE and with the external military customer. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or higher. Desired Characteristics Master's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Existing US Government security clearance
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Hardware ownership experience
Gas turbine engine exhaust and/or hot structures design experience
Familiarity with NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes