Teams in the Cold Section Design space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers. We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence. This role is 100% on-site/in-person.Job DescriptionJob Title
Structures Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Company Intro/About GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technologies for today and tomorrow with a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, helping our customers achieve mission readiness and operational excellence.
Site, Business, OR Functional Area OverviewThis role is part of the Cold Section Design organization based in Evendale, Ohio. Cold Section Design teams are responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The team is energized by a passion for aerospace and dedicated to supporting military customers through breakthrough technologies that shape the future of military propulsion.
This position is 100% on-site/in-person in Evendale, OH and reports to an engineering manager, with extensive collaboration across internal and external engineering disciplines.
Role OverviewThe Structures Lead Mechanical Design Engineer owns the design and development of advanced military engine components within the Cold Section Design organization. The role executes technical design tasks spanning analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware and provides program management ownership for cost, weight, and schedule deliverables.
This role requires strong structural mechanics fundamentals, the ability to apply engineering judgment to solve design challenges, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities- Mechanical Design & Development Ownership: Own the design and development of assigned advanced military engine hardware, delivering robust solutions aligned to program requirements.
- Structural & Dynamic Analysis: Perform or coordinate analysis of mechanical systems including static structural behavior and dynamic behavior (e.g., rotordynamics, vibration) to support design integrity and performance.
- Manufacturing & Maintenance Support: Support manufacturing and maintenance considerations through design as well as during development and transition activities.
- Technical Execution & Documentation: Execute technical design tasks using engineering, physics, and materials science principles; generate and maintain clear technical documentation and substantiation.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with internal and external engineering disciplines to integrate requirements, resolve technical issues, and enable program execution.
- Program Management for Hardware: Manage hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables; communicate risks, status, and recovery actions as needed.
- Problem Solving with Engineering Judgment: Use technical expertise and analytical thinking to propose solutions beyond set parameters (with guidance as needed) and resolve straightforward to moderately complex technical challenges.
- Team Contribution & Coaching: Provide informal guidance to new team members; may function as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills or as an early people leader supporting talent development.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university (Or High School Diploma with 4 years mechanical/aeronautical engineering experience )
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position
- Clearance: Must have or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level
Desired Characteristics:
- Highly motivated with strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical design challenges with strong documentation, planning, and program management skills
- Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS) and 3D modeling software (e.g., NX/Unigraphics)
- Experience with manufacturing of aerospace components
- Experience supporting or executing aerospace propulsion system test
- Existing U.S. Government Security Clearance
At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university, or a high school diploma with four years of mechanical or aeronautical engineering experience
- At least three years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position
- Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information as a U.S. Person or obtain required government authorization
- Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as NX/Unigraphics
- Experience manufacturing aerospace components
- Experience supporting or executing aerospace propulsion system testing
- Existing U.S. Government security clearance
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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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