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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Next Generation Products

GE Aerospace
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Job Description Summary

The Next Generation Products (NGP) organization is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The NGP Lead Design Engineer owns the design, development, and qualification of advanced military products, specifically hot structural components. The engineer is responsible for executing technical design tasks including analysis and manufacturing support of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal and external engineering disciplines.

Teams in the Next Generation Products space are energized with a passion for the aerospace industry and are devoted to supporting our military customers. We develop breakthrough technologies to create the future of military propulsion, continuing GE's long history of engineering excellence.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned components for advanced military products
  • Adhere to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements
  • Leverage prior mechanical design experience and broaden knowledge of one's own technical discipline to meet product deliverables within schedule and budget constraints
  • Demonstrate systems-thinking mentality to understand how work of one's team integrates with others to achieve product requirements
  • Exhibit autonomy to make decisions within a defined requirements framework while resolving design challenges in situations which require technical knowledge and judgment
  • Review designs and consult with senior technical leaders for evaluation of work
  • This role requires sound interpersonal skills to develop strong internal and external customer relationships by serving as an interface point within GE

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mechanical design or mechanical analysis engineering position
  • This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering from an accredited university
  • Highly motivated, passionate about the NGP mission, and with strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical challenges with sound reasoning, project planning, execution, and documentation
  • Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS and 3D modelling software such as NX Unigraphics
  • Experience with structural component design and analysis
  • Holding an existing US Government Security Clearance

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more

sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

#securityclearance

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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