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High-Speed propulsion Design and Manufacturing Engineer

GE Aerospace
Rockledge, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2025
Job Description Summary

Collaboration with multidisciplinary set of engineers to design and analyze mechanical components and systems for experimental aero-thermal test rigs. To accomplish the given tasks, you must be proficient developing mechanical designs using CAD and applying engineering principles to analyze the integrity and/or performance of the designed components and subsystems. You should have an excellent understanding of the engineering process, leading proof-of-concept ideas towards validated solutions. Communication and documentation are critical as you will often need to prepare slides (or other documents) to present to the team, whether it is to describe detailed designs or to discuss project progress.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to understand engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks
  • Design of prototype components and subsystems for rapid development of hypersonic propulsion systems
  • Design using 3D CAD and develop thermal-structural systems from proof-of-concept to final manufacturable component.
  • Perform analyses ranging from classical textbook methods and 1D spreadsheet calculations to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to predict structural, thermal, and/or fluidic behavior of systems/components.
  • Support development of assembly and test plans and support as system subject matter expert
  • Document and communicate assumptions, inputs and proposed solutions to multidisciplinary teams for review
  • Prepare drawings to manufacture prototypes or components of an experimental setup
  • Support validation of new designs and technologies through benchtop or larger-scale testing
  • Prepare presentations and slides to communicate ideas and/or progress on projects
  • Ability to work well in with Integrated Product Teams to create and verify novel design solutions that meet established program objectives and requirements (technical, cost, schedule)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • 3 years design, analysis and testing experience with prototype or product development.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and applying them to technical tasks
  • Skilled in mechanical design using 3D CAD
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Skilled with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and performing simulations in ANSYS for thermal-structural analysis
  • Skilled in Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter
  • Experience high speed aerospace propulsion industry
  • Understanding of compressible flow
  • Knowledge of prototype manufacturing development processes including Additive Manufacturing (AM), and DFM, DFA and DFAM techniques
  • Knowledge of GD&T and application to engineering drawings
  • Experience with experimental setups and equipment in a hands-on environment
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

The base pay range for this position is $95,700 - $119,700. 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 November 11th, 2025.

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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Salary : $95,700 - $119,700

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