Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

The Fluid System Staff Engineer demonstrates leadership in the execution of business priorities, engaging globally and with industrial partners to develop advanced/emerging technologies and to support significant upgrades of fielded product lines. The Fluid System Staff Engineer is responsible for leading the proposal, development, integration, validation, certification/qualification of the engine’s fluid systems and components for Military and Commercial applications. These fluid systems and components include the Pumps, Hydromechanical units, filters, actuators and valve systems.

As Fluid System Staff Engineer, you will be involved in development of fluid component/systems over full product design cycle (concept to new product introduction) for use in turbofan turbojet and turboshaft turboprop engine controls for customers such as Airbus, Boeing, Sikorsky, Bell and Leonardo helicopter as well as the US Army/Navy/Airforce, and other foreign military customers. In addition, you will be responsible to address critical field,
manufacturing, and production issues related to engine’s fluid systems and components.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work would include mechanical engineering for Fluid components on Turbofan and Rotorcraft engines.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Lead the execution of component and/or subsystem development projects to implement upgrades and improvements on fielded control systems fluid products.
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks.
• Lead supplier and purchase service engineering teams to develop and qualify new Fluid Systems hardware design and test.
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to product and customer issues.
• Support of field investigations and lead the related fluid system and component investigations. Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, vendor substantiation, schedules and contract commitments.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Understands the engine system, performance or controls operation.
• Fluid component expertise: ownership from requirements through qual/test, with strong fluid dynamics and reliability focus.
• Manufacturing savvy: Design for Manufacturability and Design to Cost for cast/machined parts, process capability awareness, and supplier collaboration to improve yield/lead time.
• Drawing mastery: expert Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5, clear specs/tolerances, and rapid resolution of ambiguities via ECs.
• System perspective: fluid system modeling/validation, defining component envelopes, and driving Root Cause & Corrective Action across interfaces.

The base pay range for this position is 149,500 - 200,000. 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 July 6th, 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)).

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