Job Description SummaryLocated in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on GE’s 125+ years of industrial research heritage, tackling the most challenging engineering problems through multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative technologies. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for GE Aerospace and our customers.

GE Aerospace will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic aviation recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

The Lead Design Engineer – Mechanical Components & Systems will play a key role in maturing the mechanical solutions that enable the future of flight: sustainable, high speed, and next generation propulsion and aircraft systems! As a member of a multi-disciplinary team including researchers, engineers, and technicians, you will execute the design of novel test solutions to push the state of the art of turbomachinery, bearings, gear systems, rotor/stator seals, and rotor dynamics, requiring use system-level thinking to find the shortest path between idea and test. A successful applicant will have previous hands-on experience in mechanical design of rotating equipment, design for manufacturing, assembly, and test execution.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Execute with guidance the mechanical design of complex test systems, prototypes, and technology demos incorporating a range of new technologies.Collaborate with researchers and facilities focals to turn high level system goals and test objectives into detailed design requirements. Use engineering judgement to identify key design features to meet the testing goals and simplify non-critical features to accelerate time to test.Apply established design methodology as appropriate to integrate prototypes into new test systems.Support manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning of prototypes and related test systems.Present designs and analysis results at technical reviews.Mentor and guide those less experienced in applied mechanical design.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 5 years total experience in mechanical designExperience with detailed hardware design from concept to manufacturing drawingExperience selecting and executing analysis methods ranging from hand calc to Finite Element AnalysisExperience with product design constraints, material selection, manufacturing techniques, and assembly tooling and processesExperience with specifying, selecting, and integrating commercial off-the-shelf components or systemsProficiency in CADResults-oriented execution mindset with a sense of urgencyAbility to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlinesMust be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NYDue to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. 

Desired Characteristics

Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or collegeExperience in rotating-machinery component (e.g., shafts, bearings, dampers, couplings, seals, gears, etc.) or system-level prototype and test platform designConceptual and detailed design of components and assembliesTest-enabling hardware and auxiliary system (lubrication, hydraulic, actuation, etc.) design, specification, integration, and procurementTest facility integrationTest safety and ergonomicsInstrumentation and measurementHands-on assemblyTest executionFamiliarity with preferred design and analysis toolsSiemens NXANSYSStrong Technical CommunicationDemonstrated communication across internal organizations & with external groups such as suppliers, partners, and/or customersExperience coordinating with on-site, remote, and global team membersExperience generating and documenting design processesApplication of Lean principles in design process Continuous improvementFollow and create Standard Work

The base pay range for this position is $90,800 - $151,300 USD Annually. 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 based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 30th, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes