Lead Engineer 1 Thermal Dynamics

Intergalactic now part of Unison a GE Aerospace Company is a team of engineers technologists designers mathematicians and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nations best regardless of where we live.

The Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics provides analytical modeling capabilities to the systems engineering team by leading component and system level trade studies and working with the systems engineers to develop a system architecture to meet customer cooperation with the Program Management team the Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics leads and executes thermal modeling and analysis efforts. This role is responsible for performance requirements compliance assessment interpreting and analyzing test data synthesizing test data and correlating system models and building up and maintaining system models and model libraries.

During the program the Lead Engineer 1 - Thermal Dynamics will work with a multi-disciplinary project team of subject matter experts in fields such as thermal/aerospace analysis installation mechanical design and analysis reliability controls electronics and software and testing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assisting the System Engineer with developing theprogramssystem architectureand can include thermal and controls analysisandtestingandtest analysisas it relates to system model correlation and performancerequirementscompliance assessmentduringdevelopment andverificationand validation.
• Identifyand manageprogramstechnical risksas it pertains tothermalperformance.
• Serve astechnicalleadformodeling and analysis provide clearobjectivesthat are measurable andattainable and coordinatemodeling and analysisactivities withother engineeringfunctional groups.
• Work closely with theSystems Engineer andProgram Manager to ensure successful execution ofmodeling analysis and testingdevelopmentforprograms.
• Managethermal and performancetechnical requirementsandassistthe program Systems Engineer in theirrequirementstraceabilitydecomposition derivation andverification&validation.
• Allocate and decomposehigh-levelrequirements intolower-levelspecificationsto internal functional groups components and suppliers as applicablefor thermal and performance requirements.
• Researching and recommending investments or changes in technologymethodologytoolsetsprocedures equipment thedisciplinehealth and theIntergalacticsproducts and services.
• Communicate andcollaborate withcustomersand suppliers as part ofdesigndevelopment process.
• Review and approve documentation for transition from prototype to production.
• Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and diagnose non-performing products (RCCA lessons learned etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college and 8-10 years of relevant experience. Relevant advanced degrees including an MS or PhD will be considered as satisfying a portion of the industry experience requirement.

• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including requirements management technical verification and validation methodologies mechanical design materials modeling/documentation structural analysis electrical systems system controls embedded controls development testing and analysis qualification analysis and testing.
• Deep expertise in the thermal fluid sciences including fluid mechanics thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience and expertise in thermal fluid systems analysis and modeling including understanding of nonlinear gradient and gradient free numerical iterative solvers and optimization techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship building both internally and externally.
• Familiarity of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes traceability decomposition derivation verification and validation.
• Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems powerplant electrical hydraulics controls avionics power generation and structures.
• Experience with Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS) Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS) and/or Air Cycle Systems (ACS).
• Modeling experience and working knowledge of the physics of standard components in VCS LCS and ACS such as heat exchangers pumps compressors turbines fans valves motor and motor controllers water collectors/separators etc.
• Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification methods such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160.
• Basic CAD experience in NX.
• Deep understanding of coding/scripting experience (preferably in MATLAB/Simulink or Python).
• Expertise building using correlating and maintaining steady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document plan market and execute programs.

***This position can be remote or on-site in St. George Utah

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

The base pay range for this position is $112000-$130000 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates 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 11/21/2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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 Sponsors 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. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

GE Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

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