GE Aerospace
Lead Engineer – Component Heat Transfer – GE Aerospace Research
GE Aerospace, Niskayuna, New York, United States
Lead Engineer – Component Heat Transfer – GE Aerospace Research
GE Aerospace
– Niskayuna, NY
GE Aerospace Research, nestled in the heart of New York’s Capital District, builds on over 125 years of industrial research heritage to deliver breakthrough technologies. Our Component Heat Transfer Group pioneers advanced thermal management solutions for today’s jet engines, and we’re looking for a Lead Engineer who thrives on turning novel cooling concepts into validated prototypes. If you’re driven by hands‑on experimentation, predictive modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration and ready to shape the future of engine performance, join our team.
Essential Responsibilities
Drive Thermal Innovation: Conceive and implement advanced cooling strategies for gas turbine elements, designing, fabricating, and testing sub‑scale mock‑ups, cooling passages, and full‑scale hardware.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE product engineers, GE Aerospace Research team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of power and thermal management technology.
Utilize your experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and validate thermal management methods.
Contribute to the development and writing of internal and external proposals.
Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with 3 years of experience or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with 6 years experience.
Fundamental knowledge in component heat transfer related disciplines such as heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, electrical components.
Experience working in cross‑functional test and design teams in a lab or research setting.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship will be provided.
Familiarity with turbine gas engines and their thermal control systems.
Willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Submit application through the careers page at careers.geaerospace.com.
Desired Characteristics
6+ 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.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for heat‑transfer hardware and rapid prototyping techniques.
Experience with multi‑physics simulation tools for integrated thermal‑structural studies (ANSYS, COMSOL, Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, NPSS, MATLAB Simscape, MATLAB Simulink, Modelica, PROOSIS, GT‑Suite, or similar).
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Experience developing custom engineering models, data reduction and visualization in languages such as EES, MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C++.
Expertise in test execution: component level design, fabricating, testing, commissioning, and operation of fluid‑thermal systems and associated test enabling sub‑systems.
Experience with data acquisition hardware and software such as NI LabVIEW, DEWESoft, Cyres, and process PLCs.
Compensation & Benefits Base pay range: $90,000 – $175,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary. Posting expected to close on January 31st, 2026.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) plan with company matching and retirement contributions, and 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., and certain affiliates sponsor employee benefit plans. Each sponsor reserves the right to amend plans. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a sponsor’s plan.
Legal & Export‑Controlled Information This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment will be contingent upon proving you meet U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
EEO Statement 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, or protected veteran status.
Relocation Assistance Provided Yes
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GE Aerospace
– Niskayuna, NY
GE Aerospace Research, nestled in the heart of New York’s Capital District, builds on over 125 years of industrial research heritage to deliver breakthrough technologies. Our Component Heat Transfer Group pioneers advanced thermal management solutions for today’s jet engines, and we’re looking for a Lead Engineer who thrives on turning novel cooling concepts into validated prototypes. If you’re driven by hands‑on experimentation, predictive modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration and ready to shape the future of engine performance, join our team.
Essential Responsibilities
Drive Thermal Innovation: Conceive and implement advanced cooling strategies for gas turbine elements, designing, fabricating, and testing sub‑scale mock‑ups, cooling passages, and full‑scale hardware.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE product engineers, GE Aerospace Research team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of power and thermal management technology.
Utilize your experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and validate thermal management methods.
Contribute to the development and writing of internal and external proposals.
Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer‑reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with 3 years of experience or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline with 6 years experience.
Fundamental knowledge in component heat transfer related disciplines such as heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, electrical components.
Experience working in cross‑functional test and design teams in a lab or research setting.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship will be provided.
Familiarity with turbine gas engines and their thermal control systems.
Willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Submit application through the careers page at careers.geaerospace.com.
Desired Characteristics
6+ 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.
Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes for heat‑transfer hardware and rapid prototyping techniques.
Experience with multi‑physics simulation tools for integrated thermal‑structural studies (ANSYS, COMSOL, Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, NPSS, MATLAB Simscape, MATLAB Simulink, Modelica, PROOSIS, GT‑Suite, or similar).
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Experience developing custom engineering models, data reduction and visualization in languages such as EES, MATLAB, Python, Fortran, C++.
Expertise in test execution: component level design, fabricating, testing, commissioning, and operation of fluid‑thermal systems and associated test enabling sub‑systems.
Experience with data acquisition hardware and software such as NI LabVIEW, DEWESoft, Cyres, and process PLCs.
Compensation & Benefits Base pay range: $90,000 – $175,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary. Posting expected to close on January 31st, 2026.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) plan with company matching and retirement contributions, and 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., and certain affiliates sponsor employee benefit plans. Each sponsor reserves the right to amend plans. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a sponsor’s plan.
Legal & Export‑Controlled Information This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment will be contingent upon proving you meet U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee).
EEO Statement 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, or protected veteran status.
Relocation Assistance Provided Yes
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