Hypersonic Vehicle Designer

Job Description Summary

Execute design initiatives for hypersonic vehicles, covering aerodynamics, control mechanisms, and system integration. Collaborate across engineering sectors to evolve test systems and manage space and weight considerations. Ensure the precision of component fabrication, which may involve additive manufacturing, composite materials, or CNC machining. Review and validate specifications to ensure compatibility, ergonomics, and vendor capabilities.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Perform design activities from proof-of-concept to final manufacturable component

• Design using 3D CAD and follow fundamental engineering principles

• Perform analyses ranging from 1D calculations to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to understand structural, thermal, and/or fluidic behavior of systems/components

• Prepare engineering drawings to manufacture prototypes or components

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

• Have a minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience, with proven leadership capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Experience on flight vehicle design

• Have strong working experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

• Experience preparing engineering bills of materials

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Familiar with Microsoft Office products

• CAD Software expert (NX, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)

• Strong Leadership skills

The base pay range for this position is $121,500.00 - 162,100.00 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 02/29/2024.

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. 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