Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and 8-10 years of relevant experience. Relevant advanced degrees, including an MS or PhD, will be considered as satisfying a portion of the industry experience requirement.
• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including requirements management, technical verification and validation methodologies, mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing.
• Deep expertise in the thermal fluid sciences including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience and expertise in thermal fluid systems analysis and modeling including understanding of nonlinear, gradient and gradient free numerical iterative solvers and optimization techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building both internally and externally.
• Familiarity of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, decomposition, derivation verification, and validation.
• Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures.
• Experience with Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS) and/or Air Cycle Systems (ACS).
• Modeling experience and working knowledge of the physics of standard components in VCS, LCS, and ACS such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, valves, motor and motor controllers, water collectors/separators, etc.
• Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification methods such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160.
• Basic CAD experience in NX.
• Deep understanding of coding/scripting experience (preferably in MATLAB/Simulink or Python).
• Expertise building, using, correlating, and maintaining steady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

*** This position can be remote or on-site in St. George Utah

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The base pay range for this position is $112,000-$130,000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 11/21/2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

- This is a remote position

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