Senior Staff Engineer- Engine Dynamics

Engine Dynamics is a critical domain for aircraft engines as it impacts the entire product life cycle of the engine, starting with conceptual design through product design/certification and field support. The main purpose of the engine dynamics team is to develop a rotor dynamically stable engine ensuring safety & reliability while finding an optimal balance between performance, weight & cost. This team is critical to realizing GE Aerospaces noble vision in developing next generation RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engine) engines.
The main responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, leading multiple project teams to solve business critical problems by performing accurate rotordynamic analyses serving internal/external customers, lead/provide inputs towards technology maturation, champion advancement of state of the art in predictive methods and drive collaboration across multiple teams, organizations & global sites to share knowledge base.

• Formally lead team on complex technical problems/programs in the area of vibe test/cert support, and developing vibe model correlations for structural and rotor dynamics
• Support vibe endurance, block test and responsibility on some of the development/ compliance engine test daily trending/health monitoring
• Initiate/lead continuous improvement strategy for engine dynamics methods/tools
• Lead TOPS8D/RCA programs to derive fast, cost effective solutions
• Demonstrate horizontal leadership by collaborating both within and outside the immediate team/organization to deliver tangible business impact
• Lead system level dynamics evaluation of aircraft engines at various operating conditions
• Recommend design/analysis approaches utilizing current best practices to meet program/ project needs and develop new best practices to solve newer technical challenges
• Growing perspective, making cross product linkages, leveraging expertise
• Support & write funding proposals to align with opportunities of tech maturation programs
• Lead and drive innovation and IP strategies
• Promote inclusion & diversity: recognize team and value varied perspectives
• Mentor team and lead talent development initiatives
• Adopt & promote LEAN philosophy through daily management & LEAN problem solving

• PhD MTech MS in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering
• 15+ years of relevant experience on dynamics design/analyses in gas turbine domain
• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering, structural and rotor dynamics fundamentals
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering programs, inspire excellence in teams and drive change
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Unfailing dedication to deadlines and commitments

• Strong numerical simulation experience in any of the commercial FE packages
• Exposure to engine vibration related noise assessment methodology
• Exposure to FAA regulations and aerospace industry
• Exposure to Design For Six Sigma tools and techniques