GE Aerospace
Aerospace
ColdSectionModuleIPTLeader
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“Cold Section Module IPT Leader at GE Aerospace. Skills: Cold section module, IPT leadership. Lead cold section module. Own fan and compressor hardware design”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet performance requirements; Meet operability requirements; Meet structural requirements; Meet cost requirements
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Access to U. S. export-controlled information, U. S. Person status required, Relocation assistance provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical leadership, Hardware ownership, 5+ years Python, 5+ years experience with compressor rotor design, 5+ years experience with disk stress analysis, 5+ years experience with HCF assessment, Knowledge of fan blade design, Familiarity with compressor structural analysis, Experience with compressor aerodynamic analysis tools, Experience with CFD for flow path design, Understanding of compression system manufacturing processes, Familiarity with compressor test methods, Experience working with suppliers on compressor hardware, Knowledge of compressor sealing systems, Knowledge of secondary air system integration, Understanding of inlet design, Understanding of inlet-compressor compatibility, Prior experience in technical leadership, Prior experience in IPT leadership, Prior experience in team lead roles, Experience with expendable engine design, Experience with limited-life engine design
Nice to Have
Experience with agile product development, Experience with lean product development, Familiarity with military engine specifications, Familiarity with qualification requirements for compression system components
What You'll Do.
Lead cold section module
Own fan and compressor hardware design
Own hardware integration
Own hardware delivery
Serve as technical authority
Own technical baseline
Define critical interfaces
Manage critical interfaces
Lead design of compression system rotating components
Lead analysis of compression system rotating components
Lead qualification of compression system rotating components
Drive fan aerodynamic design
Drive compressor aerodynamic design
Achieve performance targets
Achieve pressure ratio targets
Achieve efficiency targets
Achieve operability targets
Lead mechanical design of compression system rotors
Manage disk stress analysis
Manage blade attachment design
Manage rotor assembly architecture
Manage rotor dynamics analysis
Ensure proper critical speed margins
Ensure proper vibration characteristics
Define material selection for rotating components
Define surface treatments for rotating components
Define manufacturing processes for rotating components
Achieve required durability
Achieve FOD resistance
Lead design of compression system static components
Lead integration of compression system static components
Design stator assemblies
Develop compressor case designs
Manage thermal growth
Manage pressure loads
Manage structural requirements
Lead design of compressor sealing systems
Minimize leakage losses
Define static hardware interfaces
Lead design of inlet hardware
Ensure uniform flow delivery
Accommodate installation requirements
Accommodate vehicle integration constraints
Manage aerodynamic flow path definition
Ensure smooth transitions
Optimize area distributions
Coordinate with vehicle integrators
Design inlet anti-icing systems
Design ice protection features
Lead design of compressor discharge region
Ensure proper flow delivery to combustor
Define bleed air extraction points
Define secondary air system offtakes
Manage mechanical interfaces
Coordinate with combustor team
Develop robust designs
Develop producible designs
Satisfy aerodynamic requirements
Satisfy structural requirements
Satisfy vibration requirements
Satisfy dynamic requirements
Satisfy durability requirements
Collaborate with aerodynamics teams
Collaborate with stress teams
Collaborate with dynamics teams
Collaborate with materials teams
Collaborate with operability teams
Meet performance targets
Meet operability targets
Lead rotordynamics analysis activities
Ensure compression system design provides adequate stall margin
Assess compression system stability
Assess response to transients
Lead design features that enhance operability
Support engine operability testing
Incorporate learning into design improvements
Manage compression system operability risks
Develop mitigation strategies
Lead cold section hardware scope through concept
Lead preliminary design
Lead entry into service
Support hardware build
Resolve design issues
Incorporate design changes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs); Aerodynamics teams; Stress teams; Dynamics teams; Materials teams; Operability teams; Controls teams; Vehicle integrators; Combustor team
Process & Methodology
Agile product development, Lean product development
Full Job Description
# ******Job Description Summary****** GE Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled GEK Cold Section Module IPT Leader to join our Small Uncrewed Engines team, with primary responsibility for fan and compressor hardware for the GEK1500 and GEK800 engine programs. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and hardware ownership for all cold section components from the fan inlet through the combustor interface, including both rotating and static compression system hardware. You will lead cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across design, analysis, manufacturing, and test to mature and deliver cold section hardware that meets stringent performance, operability, structural, and cost requirements for expendable and limited-life small uncrewed propulsion systems. # **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities** **Technical Leadership & Hardware Ownership** * Lead the cold section module for GEK engine family, owning all aspects of fan and compressor rotating and static hardware design, integration, and delivery. * Serve as the technical authority for fan blades, compressor rotors, stators, cases, inlet hardware, and all associated cold section components. * Own the technical baseline (CAD, drawings, specifications) for all cold section hardware from fan inlet to combustor interface. * Define and manage critical interfaces including inlet-to-fan interface, fan-to-compressor interface, and compressor-to-combustor interface. **Fan & Compressor Rotating Hardware Design & Integration** * Lead the design, analysis, and qualification of compression system rotating components including fan blades, compressor disks, blades, spacers, and rotor assemblies. * Drive fan and compressor aerodynamic design in collaboration with aerodynamics teams to achieve performance, pressure ratio, efficiency, and operability targets. * Lead mechanical design of compression system rotors including disk stress analysis, blade attachment design, and rotor assembly architecture. *
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