The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Located in Large Combat Engines, owns the design and hardware for new product introduction (NPI) on military products, solutions and systems. The main objective will be to deliver these products that meet program commitments across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). This role owns technical execution from concept through drawing release and verification, partnering across Systems, Aero, Structures, TSD, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Suppliers. Includes leadership and guidance for hardware owners and integration with program and supporting organizations. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical and/or electrical engineering for all products
- Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
- Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
- Coach engineers, standardize best practices, and contribute design practices and lessons learned for duct structures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in design engineering.
- GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hot or cold section turbomachinery
- 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.
- Design experience across multiple design disciplines and modules.
- Large NPI program experience
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and producibility best practices
- Experience with structures, flanges/joints
- Supplier technical management experience (build readiness, FAI, SPS, capability, issue resolution).
- Demonstrated experience owning designs from concept to release including interfaces, tolerance control, and verification support.
- Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation/release rigor.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
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)).
Additional InformationGE 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to pass a drug screen (as applicable)
- Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation/release rigor
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and producibility best practices
- Experience in hot or cold section turbomachinery
- Design experience across multiple design disciplines and modules; large NPI program experience
- Supplier technical management experience (build readiness, FAI, SPS, capability, issue resolution)
- Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills
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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.
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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.
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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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