Lead Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes – Aerospace Research job opportunity at GE Aerospace.



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GE Aerospace Lead Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes – Aerospace Research
Experience: 5-years
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Job Description Summary The Lead Design Engineer – Advanced Concepts & Prototypes will turn the cutting-edge technology of GE Aerospace Research into the next generation of flight. Design, build, and test system prototypes that push new technologies to their limits to prove their capability. Execute mechanical design as a key member of a large multi-disciplinary team including technologists, engineers, and advanced manufacturing experts. Use system-level thinking to find the shortest path between idea and test. A successful applicant will have previous hands-on experience in mechanical design of turbomachinery, design for manufacturing, assembly, and test execution. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Execute with guidance the mechanical design of complex test systems, prototypes, and technology demos incorporating a range of new technologies. Collaborate with senior engineers, researchers, and facilities focals to turn high level system goals and test objectives into detailed design requirements.  Collaborate  with a multidisciplinary team of designers, analysts, and researchers to complete design tasks in support of next generation rigs. Use engineering judgement to identify key design features to meet the testing goals and simplify non-critical features to accelerate time to test. Apply established design methodology as appropriate to create prototypes that properly model future products. Assist in the creation of new design methodologies as required to reduce new technology to practice.  Record lessons learned to inform future engineering teams.  Support manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning of prototypes and related test systems. Mentor and guide those less experienced in applied mechanical design. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college. Minimum of 5 years total experience in mechanical design Detailed hardware design from concept to manufacturing drawing Experience selecting and executing analysis methods ranging from hand calc to Finite Element Analysis Design for manufacturing & assembly (DFMA) Definition of component requirements for manufacturing teams and vendors Proficiency in CAD Minimum of 3 years experience as in turbomachinery mechanical design (Examples: High speed rotors, turbine engine structures, hot section components, etc)) Create detailed component-level requirements to meet overall system goals Technical project planning for design of components & modules requiring coordination with multiple disciplines. Integration of components into turbomachine system Communication to working team & project leadership Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.  Desired Characteristics Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college Experience in prototype creation & testing Conceptual design of components outside industry experience Design for test (prototype & test enabling hardware) Test facility integration Test plan creation Test safety management Instrumentation and measurement Hands-on assembly Test execution Familiarity with preferred design and analysis tools Siemens NX ANSYS Technical Communication Generation and documentation of design processes Communication across internal organizations & with external groups such as suppliers, partners, and/or customers Coordination with on-site, remote, and global team members Application of Lean principles in design process Continual improvement Iterative design process Technology maturation process Technology Readiness Level (TRL) & Tech mat planning Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) The base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000 USD annually. 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 April 30th 2026 GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the 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 document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. #LI-MH1 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 Information 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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