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GE Aerospace · 2 months ago

CDN Module Leader

Evendale

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. The CDN Module Leader will own the combustor module architecture and design for limited-life propulsion engines, leading cross-site teams to deliver safe, high-quality combustor designs.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead combustor architecture, requirements flow-down, design trades, and verification plans from concept, preliminary and detailed design, to rig/engine qualification

Define liner/dome/swirler geometry; fuel nozzle integration; dilution and cooling schemes; flame stability; emissions; pattern factor; pressure loss; and life-limited feature design

Own thermal management (film cooling, convective cooling, TBC application), stress and life assessments (LCF/HCF/thermo-mechanical), creep/oxidation margins, and limited-life retirement rules

Coordinate with fuel system and controls teams on nozzle selection, flow splits, atomization, ignition, light-off, stability maps, and transient operability

Drive DFM for combustor components (liners, domes, diffusers, mounts); material selection (superalloys, coatings/TBCs); joining methods (weld/braze); and supplier readiness

Plan and oversee rig tests (sector/full-annular) and engine tests; define instrumentation; analyze data; correlate models; and compile qualification evidence with clear acceptance criteria

Lead DFMEA/FMECA, requirements traceability, hazard analysis, and RCCA; ensure robust interfaces with compressor, turbine, fuel system, and mechanical mounts

Build and manage schedules, risks, and design gates; coordinate resources across Florida and Evendale; manage suppliers; support proposals and design-to-cost trades for limited-life missions

Provide day-to-day technical leadership, set clear work statements, review designs/analyses, mentor early-career engineers, and foster continuous improvement by following FLIGHT DECK standards

Ensure configuration control, drawing/spec quality, and adherence to applicable standards, export control, and safety requirements

Qualification

Combustor designThermal managementLeadershipCross-functional collaborationCAD/PLM proficiencyCFD toolsFEA analysisEmissions analysisCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (MS preferred)

Minimum of 5 years' experience in combustor design for gas turbines or small propulsion systems; track record from concept through qualification

Expertise in combustor aerothermal design, emissions, flame stability, film cooling, structural/thermal life analyses, and limited-life strategies

Strong cross-functional leadership with multi-site teams (Florida and Evendale), supplier engagement, and clear communication of decisions, risks, and trade-offs

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening