Job Description

The Performance Design and Methods team is a critical pillar within the combined Performance and Applications organization and sits at the intersection of engineering, commercial and digital. Members of the team are responsible for defining the performance capabilities for all GE gas turbines, including heavy duty, competitor (Cross Fleet), and Aeroderivative, for both new units and upgrades. The team is responsible for building and releasing thermodynamic cycle models in support of product development and product application, supporting product validation testing in the test stand and field, and driving customer issue resolution.

Essential Responsibilities

The Performance Design and Methods team is seeking a Lead Professional Band Performance Engineer to support the Aeroderivative product line.  This team member will work closely with colleagues within GE Gas Power and GE Aviation to define and support the products and services required to meet the growing demand for small, reliable power as part of a diversified energy portfolio.

As the Lead Performance Engineer, you will:

• Work as a critical member of a multidisciplinary team spanning GE Gas Power and GE Aviation to define the performance capabilities of today’s and future Aeroderivative products
• Be a data champion, use fleet experience to drive updates in performance models and project risk assessments
• Provide wing-to-wing Performance lifecycle support, including defining product start-up and degradation characteristics
• Play an active role in defining commercial strategy for customer proposal generation support
• Consult on Performance software features and enhancements
• Continuously test and learn, support product validation testing, field tuning, and product service
• Develop skills and competencies of team members
• Continuously improve the organizational workflow and processes

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 6 years gas turbine related engineering experience

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree / PhD in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 4 years of heavy duty gas turbine or Aeroderivative performance modeling experience
• Familiarity with Aviation performance modeling tools and methods
• Familiarity with the current lineup of Aeroderivative product offerings
• Demonstrated design creativity and problem-solving capability
• Design of experiment and numerical optimization experience
• Influencing, leadership and project management skills
• Strong communication, organizational and mentoring skills
• Edison Engineering Development Program graduate

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

• Communication
• Engineering