Senior Engineer - Military Preliminary Cycle Design

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineer – Military Preliminary Cycle Design will work with Edison Works Project & Engineering to assess, define, and improve GE’s next generation of military products. They will model novel & derivative systems, execute design space trade studies, and assess concept strengths and weaknesses to influence GE strategic focus areas, customer requirements & proposal evaluation criteria, and to help prioritize GE technology investments.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Engineer – Military Preliminary Cycle Design, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, support system level decisions for architecture designs, trade studies and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Build & execute models of concept & derivative engines

Prepare and lead presentations for leadership to help shape strategy

Coordinate with a cross-functional team of adjacent disciplines (aero, cycles, systems) to assess technology capability & maturity

Work with focals across Aviation to shape cross-section, weight, cost, and maintenance strategy for PD and GE Aviation / Edison Works

Lead the development and integration of parametric tools to enable parametric design space exploration and optimization studies

Support competitive assessments to help influence business strategy

Ensuring discipline vitality through mentoring, and Design Board activities, including Design Practices, Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Support commercial programs as required

Prepare presentations for leadership to help shape strategy

Execute with limited guidance the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements

Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and / or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

Participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and / or tasks

Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited University or College

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Preliminary Cycle Design

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Preliminary Cycle Design

Recognized expert in Preliminary Cycle Design

Expert experience with NPSS Works effectively across organizational boundaries

Communicates clearly and concisely, with candor and humility

Demonstrates active listening and encourages all voices to be heard

Effective technical mentor and teacher

Actively contributes to DB27 Design Board or Tech Community

Exposure to both military and commercial engine design requirements

Cognizant of system level interactions and life cycle cost implications

Salary & Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - 173,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on October 12, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace

Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services

Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a \"Sponsor\"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.

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)).

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

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

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