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The Lead Engineer will own the design & development of advanced military products components. The engineer will be responsible for executing technical design tasks including analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware in addition to program management of hardware cost, weight, & schedule deliverables. This position reports to an engineering manager in Evendale, OH with the opportunity to integrate with various internal & external engineering disciplines.Teams in the Cold Section Design 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. This role is 100% on-site/in-person.\nJob Description\nJob Title\nStructures Lead Mechanical Design Engineer\nCompany Intro/About GE Aerospace\nGE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We advance aviation technologies for today and tomorrow with a relentless focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, helping our customers achieve mission readiness and operational excellence.\nSite, Business, OR Functional Area Overview\nThis role is part of the Cold Section Design organization based in Evendale, Ohio. Cold Section Design teams are responsible for the design, analysis, integration, and support of future military engine products. The team is energized by a passion for aerospace and dedicated to supporting military customers through breakthrough technologies that shape the future of military propulsion.\nThis position is 100% on-site/in-person in Evendale, OH and reports to an engineering manager, with extensive collaboration across internal and external engineering disciplines.\nRole Overview\nThe Structures Lead Mechanical Design Engineer owns the design and development of advanced military engine components within the Cold Section Design organization. The role executes technical design tasks spanning analysis, manufacturing support, and test of assigned hardware and provides program management ownership for cost, weight, and schedule deliverables.\nThis role requires strong structural mechanics fundamentals, the ability to apply engineering judgment to solve design challenges, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nMechanical Design & Development Ownership: Own the design and development of assigned advanced military engine hardware, delivering robust solutions aligned to program requirements.\n Structural & Dynamic Analysis: Perform or coordinate analysis of mechanical systems including static structural behavior and dynamic behavior (e.g., rotordynamics, vibration) to support design integrity and performance.\nManufacturing & Maintenance Support: Support manufacturing and maintenance considerations through design as well as during development and transition activities.\nTechnical Execution & Documentation: Execute technical design tasks using engineering, physics, and materials science principles; generate and maintain clear technical documentation and substantiation.\nCross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with internal and external engineering disciplines to integrate requirements, resolve technical issues, and enable program execution.\nProgram Management for Hardware: Manage hardware cost, weight, and schedule deliverables; communicate risks, status, and recovery actions as needed.\n Problem Solving with Engineering Judgment: Use technical expertise and analytical thinking to propose solutions beyond set parameters (with guidance as needed) and resolve straightforward to moderately complex technical challenges.\nTeam Contribution & Coaching: Provide informal guidance to new team members; may function as an individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills or as an early people leader supporting talent development.\nRequired Qualifications\n Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university (Or High School Diploma with 4 years mechanical/aeronautical engineering experience )\nExperience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a mechanical design engineering position\nClearance: Must have or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret level\nAdditional Information\nDesired Characteristics:\nHighly motivated with strong communication skills\nDemonstrated ability to analyze and solve technical design challenges with strong documentation, planning, and program management skills\nExperience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS) and 3D modeling software (e.g., NX/Unigraphics)\nExperience with manufacturing of aerospace components\nExperience supporting or executing aerospace propulsion system test\nExisting U.S. Government Security Clearance\nClosing\nAt GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.\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. 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