Energy Consulting group
Principal Engineer – Thermal Management and Systems – GE Aerospace Research
Energy Consulting group, Niskayuna, New York, United States
Job Description Summary
Located 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.
As a Principal Engineer in The Thermal Management and Systems Laboratory, you act as a recognized technical expert and leader who guides multi-disciplinary research teams through the shaping, development, and delivery of innovative solutions to our customer’s thermal management, propulsion, and integrated power challenges. You will serve as a key member of the Thermal Management and Systems team, working closely with the Technology Manager to identify technological trends and develop roadmaps, oversee technical execution across project portfolios, and develop our world‑class technical talent.
Essential Responsibilities
Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team, shaping technical visions and leading integrated thermal management, power, and propulsion systems.
Foster and grow relationships with colleagues across GE Aerospace Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities.
Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers, product managers to identify short‑ and long‑term problems and technical challenges, and growth opportunities.
Shape the analysis, design, and demonstration of innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex aerospace systems such as gas turbine primary and secondary systems, power distribution and other electrical systems, and avionics.
Lead multidisciplinary team of GE Aerospace product engineers, research team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of power and thermal management technology.
Develop the next generation of technical talent through effective coaching and mentoring.
Own the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and demonstrate accountability for a pipeline of funded projects.
Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions and leading proposals as principal investigator for government grant considerations.
Be a thought leader, drive and lead IP strategy development through the invention disclosure process.
Deliver effective and productive presentations, reports, and publications to GE Aerospace Research and business leadership team, government agencies, professional societies, conferences, and/or peer‑reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in thermal management systems, propulsion and power systems, and/or systems engineering.
Demonstrated ability to model complex systems with an appropriate level of fidelity to explore system performance, execute trade‑off analyses, and define requirements for subsystems and components.
Experience solving complex energy systems and/or thermal management problems for aerospace systems and/or energy systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to mature complex engineering systems from concept through validation.
Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to business‑critical and time‑sensitive requests from customers and stakeholders.
Demonstrated systems‑level thinker capable of effectively communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Must be 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics
10+ years of work experience in an industrial or laboratory setting.
Direct knowledge of propulsion applications, hybrid‑electric systems, electronics cooling, space power, or high‑speed flight vehicles.
Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence.
In‑depth knowledge of system modeling and/or systems‑of‑systems modeling; familiarity with NPSS, MATLAB, Simscape, Modelica, Proosis, GT‑Suite, or similar.
Knowledge of AI/ML methods as applied to system optimization, data reduction and reduced order modeling, and predictive methods.
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Familiarity with computational fluid mechanics tools such as Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM.
Experience developing custom engineering models in languages such as EES, MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C++.
Experience testing components and/or fluid‑thermal systems, with familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software, instrumentation, and data reduction/visualization tools in MATLAB, Python, etc.
Compensation Grade SPB2
Additional Information GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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. Relocation Assistance: Yes.
Benefits Base pay: $130,000–$240,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus. Healthcare, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 24/7 nurse‑based resource, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off, etc. This posting is expected to close on September 30, 2025.
To apply, submit your application via the GE Aerospace careers page: careers.geaerospace.com.
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As a Principal Engineer in The Thermal Management and Systems Laboratory, you act as a recognized technical expert and leader who guides multi-disciplinary research teams through the shaping, development, and delivery of innovative solutions to our customer’s thermal management, propulsion, and integrated power challenges. You will serve as a key member of the Thermal Management and Systems team, working closely with the Technology Manager to identify technological trends and develop roadmaps, oversee technical execution across project portfolios, and develop our world‑class technical talent.
Essential Responsibilities
Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team, shaping technical visions and leading integrated thermal management, power, and propulsion systems.
Foster and grow relationships with colleagues across GE Aerospace Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities.
Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers, product managers to identify short‑ and long‑term problems and technical challenges, and growth opportunities.
Shape the analysis, design, and demonstration of innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex aerospace systems such as gas turbine primary and secondary systems, power distribution and other electrical systems, and avionics.
Lead multidisciplinary team of GE Aerospace product engineers, research team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of power and thermal management technology.
Develop the next generation of technical talent through effective coaching and mentoring.
Own the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps and demonstrate accountability for a pipeline of funded projects.
Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions and leading proposals as principal investigator for government grant considerations.
Be a thought leader, drive and lead IP strategy development through the invention disclosure process.
Deliver effective and productive presentations, reports, and publications to GE Aerospace Research and business leadership team, government agencies, professional societies, conferences, and/or peer‑reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in thermal management systems, propulsion and power systems, and/or systems engineering.
Demonstrated ability to model complex systems with an appropriate level of fidelity to explore system performance, execute trade‑off analyses, and define requirements for subsystems and components.
Experience solving complex energy systems and/or thermal management problems for aerospace systems and/or energy systems.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to mature complex engineering systems from concept through validation.
Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to business‑critical and time‑sensitive requests from customers and stakeholders.
Demonstrated systems‑level thinker capable of effectively communicating and influencing at all levels of the organization.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Must be 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics
10+ years of work experience in an industrial or laboratory setting.
Direct knowledge of propulsion applications, hybrid‑electric systems, electronics cooling, space power, or high‑speed flight vehicles.
Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas to programs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence.
In‑depth knowledge of system modeling and/or systems‑of‑systems modeling; familiarity with NPSS, MATLAB, Simscape, Modelica, Proosis, GT‑Suite, or similar.
Knowledge of AI/ML methods as applied to system optimization, data reduction and reduced order modeling, and predictive methods.
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Familiarity with computational fluid mechanics tools such as Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM.
Experience developing custom engineering models in languages such as EES, MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C++.
Experience testing components and/or fluid‑thermal systems, with familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software, instrumentation, and data reduction/visualization tools in MATLAB, Python, etc.
Compensation Grade SPB2
Additional Information GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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. Relocation Assistance: Yes.
Benefits Base pay: $130,000–$240,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus. Healthcare, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 24/7 nurse‑based resource, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off, etc. This posting is expected to close on September 30, 2025.
To apply, submit your application via the GE Aerospace careers page: careers.geaerospace.com.
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