Performance Engineer - EDCP Performance

GE Aerospace • Sharonville, OH

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About The Position

Military Integrated Performance & Operability (MIPO) is at the center of how GE Aerospace's military engines perform in the real world. MIPO owns steady-state and transient performance predictions, analysis, and engine operability for all GE Aerospace military product lines, directly shaping how our engines power critical missions around the globe.

As a Performance Engineer for Evendale Defense Combat Propulsion (EDCP) Performance, you will provide technical analysis, feedback, and consultation for the larger EDCP organization. EDCP is a vibrant and growing organization supporting fielded engines for the US Air Force, US Navy, Foreign Militaries, and NPI offerings for Edison Works. This position is intended for an early-career engineer who is eager to learn and grow in the aerothermal engine performance discipline. You will work under the guidance of more experienced team members to coordinate, execute, and report on engine performance assessments that may span the EDCP product line.

You will develop skills in cycle analysis, performance modeling, and data interrogation, while collaborating closely with engineers in Operability, Systems, Aero, Heat Transfer, Controls, and hardware design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 1 year of engineering experience
• GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• 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)).

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and work with others to develop solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation in technical work
• Growth mindset: demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn from experienced engineers. Interest in continued development of expertise in thermodynamic cycle modeling, engine performance, and operability.
• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute performance analyses: Assist in building, running, and maintaining aero-thermodynamic engine cycle models under guidance from senior engineers. Interrogate model outputs and engine test/field data for trends and consistency, escalating issues to more experienced team members as needed.
• Support program deliverables: Contribute to margin assessments, performance audits, and field investigations for engines across the EDCP portfolio. Help prepare technical input for program reviews, technical packages, customer responses, and internal decision-making.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in Operability, Systems, Aero, Heat Transfer, Controls, and hardware design to understand how engine performance interacts with other disciplines. Participate in cross-functional working sessions to resolve technical issues and implement performance-related changes.
• Technical communication and documentation: Document analyses, assumptions, and conclusions in a clear and traceable manner. Support preparation of presentations, technical memos, and reports that communicate performance findings to internal stakeholders and external customers under the direction of senior engineers.
• Work planning and execution: Manage assigned tasks to meet schedule, quality, and scope expectations, with regular guidance and feedback. Proactively communicate status, risks, and needs for support to technical leaders and project leads.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level