Job Description SummaryWorking at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!The Fire Safety Senior Engineer will support proactive flight safety programs, participate in field investigations, and perform safety assessments. This role requires interaction with a broad range of business and engineering organizations, internal and external to GE Aerospace.A proactive Flight Safety program is a critical component in the success of the GE Aerospace business and our customers. As part of the Chief Engineers Office, Flight Safety & Reliability Engineers will provide independent, data-driven leadership across all commercial aircraft engine programs.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
This role contributes to the proactive Flight Safety management strategy of GE Aerospace & manages complex issues with a focus on fire safety.
Supports proactive assessments and fire hazard resolution plans, including root cause investigations and risk assessments, with the engineering and project organizations
Support proactive flight safety programs, field investigations, and safety assessments
Promote Flight Safety & fire safety improvements for new aircraft engine product designs within technical and program requirements
Produce and communicate statistical analyses of fleet risk within established GE- Aerospace procedures and policies
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
Lead or participate in program organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks
Participate in technical and program reviews where Flight Safety & Reliability issues are discussed
Promote fire prevention and safety engine designs/ act as the fire safety subject matter expert on new engine development programs
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering
Hands-on knowledge of fire behavior of metallic and non-metallic materials
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Degree in Fire Protection EngineeringAbility to develop analytical (heat transfer/ fluid flow) models to support investigations
In-depth knowledge of combustion and explosion, fire modeling, and fire detection and suppression
Knowledge of aircraft fire safety and/or willingness to learn and understand the FAR/EASA fire regulations
Familiarity with engine and aircraft certification
Familiarity with commercial aircraft engine programs, customers and operations
Knowledge of aircraft engine mechanical, control, and/or aero systems
Experience with engine component or system investigation and root cause determination
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to guide and influence others/ network with other specialists
Demonstrated teaming skills
Demonstrated capability for statistical data analysis and logical presentation of results
Strong computer skills and ability to work without close supervision
Demonstrated process orientation and data-driven technical preparation in approach to work
Experience with database applications
Willingness to expend knowledge and capabilities in the risk assessment field
Ability to represent GE Aviation at customer reviews and system safety groups to address propulsion system safety issues.
Hands-on attitude and experience
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.Additional InformationGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) . 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 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).Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Full-time