GE Aerospace · 5 months ago
Senior Performance Development Engineer
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGE Aerospace is a leader in energy solutions, dedicated to delivering reliable and sustainable energy technologies. The Senior Performance Development Engineer will work within a global engineering team to enhance the performance and emissions of gas engines, leading initiatives on new product development and providing technical expertise across projects.
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Responsibilities
Engineering work for gas engine development projects focusing on performance (power, efficiency, emissions, cost, transient behavior, etc.) and operating strategies
Definition and execution of engine tests (single cylinder and multi-cylinder engines) concerning mixture preparation, gas exchange, combustion, turbocharging, etc. including interpretation and documentation of the results
Definition or execution of corresponding 1D simulation and co-simulation
Create and improve internal development, validation, and calibration processes and strategies to increase speed, robustness, and efficiency of product release
Lead and provide the technical direction to projects
Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and inexperienced engineers and technicians
Close cooperation with controls, design, mechanical engineering, sales, marketing, and service
Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout engineering to improve or resolve manufacturing, supplier, or field issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and technical project personnel
Strong interpersonal skills to lead in a global matrix organization
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Preferred
15+ years' experience in engine testing, development, and simulation
10+ years' experience in new product development with complex engine control systems
Proficiency in engine system calibration, hardware development, and engine control strategies
Leadership in defining the state of the art, along with the ability to teach and set standard practices related to engine testing, simulation, and calibration
Experience with creating and specifying engine control system strategies
Experience with creation and analysis of Design of Experiments including regression analysis
Simulation and modeling of engine and engine control systems using GT-Power and Simulink (or equivalent)
Background working with CFD team to interpret results, including cold flow and combustion
Experience with DAQ setup, programming, and troubleshooting
Automated engine testing and calibration experience
Familiarity with the following software: AVL suite (PUMA, IndiCom, Concerto), Gamma Technologies GT-Suite, Mathworks Matlab & Simulink, StatEase Design Expert, ETAS INCA, MS Office
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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