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Reporting to the team manager, you will contribute to combustion aerodynamic design across turboshaft, turboprop, turbofan, and turbojet engines, from early concept through analysis, rig testing, and hardware. You will also help mature new combustion technologies toward product programs. You'll work alongside experienced Combustion, Mechanical Design, and Test Engineers on programs that matter to national defense, and you'll have room to take on more technical ownership as your experience grows.\nRoles and Responsibilities\nContribute to the aerodynamic design of main combustors, starting by supporting senior engineers and growing into leading design efforts as you build experience.\nSupport next-generation combustion technologies in partnership with enterprise stakeholders, helping align technology development with future product and customer needs.\nContribute to technology maturation through analysis and testing that advances new concepts toward transition into engine programs.\nPerform aerodynamic and CFD analyses (e.g., ANSYS Fluent) to evaluate design options and predict combustor performance.\nSupport combustor rig and engine testing, including test planning, data reduction, and review; use results to validate models and improve designs.\nCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support hardware design and test.\nPrepare clear technical presentations and communicate them at design reviews and to program leadership and customers.\nDocument analyses, test results, and lessons learned so they become reusable knowledge for the team.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering)\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in Aerodynamics or Combustion Engineering\nPreferred Qualifications\nActive U.S. government security clearance\nMaster's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on combustion, fluid mechanics, and/or propulsion\nExperience with gas turbine combustor design, analysis, or testing\nExperience with technology development or maturation programs\nProficiency with ANSYS Fluent or similar CFD tools\nExperience with CAD modeling, preferably Siemens NX\nProgramming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automating analysis and processing data\nA collaborative problem solver who listens well, communicates clearly, and works effectively across disciplines within broad team\nSelf-motivated, curious, and driven to deliver high-quality results\nThe base pay range for this position is $95,000 - $145,000 USD. 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 by November 3, 2026.\nGE 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.\nGE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or prog rams (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.\nThis 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)).\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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). 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