Mechanical Design Engineer - Composite Structures

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Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Designs and analyzes composite structures for GE Aerospace’s CFM RISE Open Fan engine program. Responsibilities include executing design reviews, supporting manufacturing, assessing technical risks, coordinating with test teams, and owning the midfan blade-out and bird-ingestion rig mission. The role also involves ensuring requirements conformance, leading complex engineering projects, resolving technical problems, and communicating recommendations to stakeholders.
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Job Description SummaryThe CFM RISE program is advancing innovative technologies to shape the future of commercial aviation, including advanced engine architectures like Open Fan. The RISE Open Fan architecture offers a step-change in efficiency and is being designed with an early focus on durability.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver hardware to test on the first-ever open fan engine, as well as mature composite technology through component rig testing. This role encompasses mechanical design and analysis for the Composite Midfan Case. Major tasks include design review execution and manufacturing support as well as ownership of the midfan blade-out & bird-ingestion rig mission.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using subject matter expertise while adhering to standard practices, procedures, and program requirements.
  • Requires knowledge of composite design fundamentals.
  • Ability to assess risk and balance technical requirements with program needs.
  • Leads and/or contributes to program & department operating rhythms, management of key performance metrics, and action planning / problem solving.
  • Uses a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of composite manufacturing, technology development, and engineering. Has the ability to assess information and ask pertinent questions. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations to peers and stakeholders.
  • Expected to oversee functional teams or projects with significant risk and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts in a simple, understandable way. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
  • Integrates closely with test teams and ensures appropriate pre-test reviews and tollgates are met. Partners with System's focal to ensure conformance to requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering or Science discipline.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a similar engineering role.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Established project management skills.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.


Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering or Science discipline
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a similar engineering role
  • Knowledge of composite design fundamentals
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Ability to lead programs or projects
  • Established project management skills

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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