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Senior Engineer -- Structural Mechanics & Analysis Methods -- Aerospace Research
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking a Senior Engineer in Structural Mechanics & Analysis Methods within the Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems Organization. The role involves providing technical leadership and conducting research and development in structural mechanics and analysis methods, focusing on innovative material and structural solutions for various applications.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead structural design, analysis, and testing of mechanical components and systems with a wide variety of material compositions (e.g., metals, composites, additive or other complex multi-material structures)
Carry out project planning and execution from system-level architecture through detailed design and manufacturing. Define requirements and execute design and analysis tasks using proprietary and commercial FEA solvers, analysis systems and databases to predict the structural response of mechanical components and systems
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Support team members' technical and professional growth through regular feedback, coaching, and goal setting. Establish mechanisms for proactive communication to ensure transparency and alignment
Foster collaboration within the project team, working closely with support functions and/or external suppliers to achieve project deliverables
Participate in project and technical reviews, and prepare presentations, reports, and publications for the engineering community, GE Aerospace business, and/or external agencies
Foster a culture rooted in GE Aerospace behaviors: respect for people, continuous improvement, and customer driven
Own the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and demonstrate accountability for a pipeline of funded projects
Work with internal and external collaborators in developing new project proposals and initiatives. Provide technical guidance and mentoring across the group to grow overall technical capability and product knowledge in technical focus areas
Interact with senior external personnel to align research and development efforts with expectations. Represent GE Aerospace as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Mechanics with a strong background in structural design and analysis with a minimum of 7 years of industrial experience or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Mechanics with a strong background in structural design and analysis and a minimum of 10 years of industrial experience
Strong technical skills in structural mechanics and finite element methods
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment
Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
Extensive experience and high proficiency with commercial FEA packages such as Ansys and LS-DYNA (including advanced meshing tools and non-linear analysis)
Extensive experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques and material processing selections for mechanical components and systems
Experience in conceiving, developing, and carrying out experiments and transferring component level tests into full scale hardware solutions
Strong analytical skills
Clear evidence of passion, innovation, and creativity
Execution mindset and sense of urgency
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
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
Preferred
Experience with composite design and progressive damage simulations
Experience with vibration and structural dynamics
Experience with parametric, feature-based geometric modeling, hands-on experience with commercial CAD packages (e.g., NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo)
Experience in analysis, fabrication and testing of composite structures
Experience with composite and lattice architecture design and optimization
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
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