Job Description Summary

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!


About this position:

The Lynn Advanced Programs (AP) section is a brand-new organization with the mission of inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. Lynn AP supports a wide range of engineering activity including design, analysis, and testing across new, derivative, and existing engines.

The lead engineer for hot structures mechanical design will be the hardware owner responsible for all aspects of design and development of assigned hot structures components as a part of the hot structures team. In this role, the lead engineer will utilize engineering experience and partner with teammates and technical experts to solve problems and recommend solutions. This role is best suited for a collaborative problem solver with a desire to deepen their mechanical design expertise and develop new solutions to challenging technical problems while balancing program requirements. Effectively working with teammates, technical experts, and peers in adjacent organizations will be necessary for successful project execution to impact short-term and long-term business goals.


Working at our Lynn Facility:

Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million square feet of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight! The Lynn facility is the birthplace of the very first jet engine in 1942 and continues building upon this legacy with a deeply knowledgeable team building quality engines. Additionally, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in facility improvements in the last five years alone. Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute hot structures component design and analysis by applying engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements with guidance from experienced teammates and technical experts. Properly document technical data generated.
• Develop specialized knowledge in hot structures mechanical design and interface design with adjacent hardware within the hot structures. Stay current with the latest technical developments and internal processes.
• Provide timely communication if significant issues or challenges arise. Collaborate with people leader, teammates, and technical experts to develop action plans to resolve challenges.
• Prepare and present technical data along with recommendations or conclusions to internal and external customer audiences.
• Gain an understanding of competitors and the factors that differentiate designs or products.
• Lead small projects optimizing hot structures component design while balancing all design, interface, and resource requirements.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant mechanical design engineering position.

• This role requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance

 

Desired Characteristics:

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 4-5 years of experience in relevant mechanical design engineering position
• Active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level
• Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• Knowledge of 3D Modeling software, preferably Unigraphics/NX
• Understanding of GD&T principles and reading or creating drawings
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision or turbomachinery components
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of metals and high temperature composites
• Passion for the aviation industry and advancing the state-of-the-art
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions considering input from stakeholders and technical experts
• Strong project management skills with ability to independently organize and prioritize efforts
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in-person and across geographic sites

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The base pay range for this position is 109,250.00 - 146,050.00 USD Annual . 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 November 9th, 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)).

Additional Information

GE 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.