Hypersonic Design Engineer

About the role

GE Aerospace is looking for a Hypersonic Design Engineer in Rockledge to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers on designing and analyzing mechanical components and systems for experimental hypersonic, aero-thermal test rigs. The engineer develops mechanical designs using CAD, analyzes the integrity and performance of components and subsystems, and prepares slides and documents to present designs and project progress to the team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, analyze and evaluate assigned projects using sound engineering principles and business standards, and adhere to program and product requirements
• Develop mechanical systems from proof-of-concept to manufacturable components using 3D CAD
• Perform analyses from textbook methods and 1D spreadsheet calculations to FEA simulations predicting structural, thermal and fluid behavior
• Prepare drawings to manufacture prototypes or components of an experimental setup
• Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams
• Support validation of new designs through benchtop or larger-scale testing
• Prepare presentations and slides to share ideas and progress

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of design and analysis experience
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and demonstrated problem-solving ability
• U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident, able to obtain a DoD security clearance; the role involves U.S. government contract data and export-controlled information

Required skills

• 3D CAD (Siemens NX or equivalent)
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Desired: FEA in ANSYS, knowledge of compressible flow, GD&T, additive manufacturing and DFM/DFA

What we offer

• Base pay range of $95,000 - $159,400, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Healthcare, retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, paid parental leave and more
• Relocation assistance provided