Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Summary

The Advanced Lead Acoustics Engineer will work with the Acoustics team with the primary goal of advancing our capability to predict aircraft engine noise with high-fidelity CFD methods.  Community noise assessments and attenuation technology maturation for commercial aircraft are the primary objectives for this role, but responsibilities may extend to cover engine component and cabin noise reduction as well.  In this role, you will also support full and subscale acoustic testing through test planning, data decomposition, and reporting of noise results particularly as it relates to CFD validation efforts.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Advanced Lead Acoustics Engineer, you will:

Advance the state-of-the-art in computational aero-acoustic predictions through high-fidelity methods development, solver validation, and standard work definitionSupport computational tool and workflow development with testing and developer feedbackExecute, with limited guidance from senior engineering resources, acoustic analysis, design, test, and integration required to define and support assigned components, assemblies, and systems that meet business standards and product requirementsDocument and communicate acoustic design, analysis, and test data resultsDesign and assess acoustic liners and treatment technologies utilizing a range of in-house and commercial toolsPrepare and present technical information to internal and external customersAssist with the preparation and execution of test programs achieving test objectives within schedule and budget guidelinesContribute to process improvement, sharing lessons learned, and best practice documentationInterface with internal leadership, suppliers, partners, and airframe customersPrepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the companyEffectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters

Qualifications/Requirements

Master of Science degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on computational aero-acoustics and 6 years of experiencePhD from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with a focus on computational aero-acoustics and 3 years of experience

Desired Characteristics

Familiarity with acoustic testing, data post-processing, and evaluation within the aviation industryExperience performing computational analyses on high performance computing (HPC) resourcesExperience with high-fidelity CFD meshing, solving, and post-processing workflowsAbility to document, plan, and manage technical programsHighly motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skillsProven teaming and collaboration capability

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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