Staff Engineer - Fluid Systems

About the role

GE Aerospace is seeking a Staff Fluid Systems Design Engineer to support the research and development of fluid delivery systems for hypersonic air-breathing propulsion and vehicle systems. You will work in a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, analyze, test and mature fluid system technologies that support flight-ready hardware. The role is based in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test and implement fluid delivery systems for high-speed engines, especially hot fuel delivery systems.
• Serve as a best practice and quality resource, stay aware of the latest technical developments and contribute to strategy and policy in your area.
• Use technical expertise and data analysis to support recommendations, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Lead small projects with moderate risk and resource requirements, and develop and implement standard work practices for fluid system design, development and testing.
• Build consensus, explain difficult or sensitive information and persuade others on topics within the field.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace fuel/fluid system engineering, covering requirements, interfaces, component definition, design and test.
• Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional work, with strong technical communication and ownership.
• U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, and willingness to work out of an office in Bohemia, NY or Rockledge, FL.
• Relocation assistance is provided.

Required skills

• Fluid system modeling (steady-state and transient) and use of test data to calibrate and validate models.
• Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desired: static and dynamic testing of fluid system components, including hot fuels testing.
• Desired: air-breathing hypersonic propulsion (ramjet/scramjet) or related high-speed propulsion demonstrators.
• Desired: fuel thermal management, high-temperature hydrocarbon fuel systems, system safety methods and supplier management.

What we offer

• Base pay of $156,000 to $207,000 USD annually, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Healthcare, retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Drug screening and random testing apply where applicable.