GE Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Mechanical Component Engineer
Loves Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New GradGE Aerospace is a company that offers the Military DoD SkillBridge program, allowing service members to gain civilian work experience. This role involves designing and supporting aerospace airframe and engine components, providing hands-on experience in product development and testing while collaborating with various teams.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate in Integrated Product Teams to deliver on-time designs from concept to production release
Define opportunities to automate processes and develop solutions
Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure cost-effective designs
Create detailed part layouts, assemblies, and drawings using Windchill PLM and SolidWorks CAD systems
Support design, analysis, and testing of GE Aerospace products, including pneumatic valves, electromechanical valves and actuators
Develop test procedures, fixtures, and review test requirements for assigned projects
Troubleshoot and improve production test equipment
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and government/commercial regulations
Qualification
Required
Active Military personnel
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Comfortable with hands-on activities, including troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment
SolidWorks CAD and Windchill PLM
Learn GD&T, ASME standards, and aerospace design/testing requirements
Experience with castings, machining processes, and aviation pneumatic/hydraulic valves
Familiarity with AS9100, Lean principles, and Six Sigma methodologies
Learn LabVIEW programming for testing applications
Develop strong oral and written communication skills
Experience work in a team environment and across functions
Learn tollgate processes and FAR certifications (FAR 25, FAR 33)
Benefits
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
Founded in 1892
10001+ employees
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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