Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace researchers tackle the most challenging problems through multi-disciplinary teams where Physical and Digital technology intersect and lead to truly inventive outcomes. Together, we create and sustain differentiated solutions to maintain competitive advantages for our GE Aerospace business and external customers, such as the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Job Description

As a Combustion Lab Mechanical Technician, you will be a member of a world-class team that is focused on developing cutting-edge turbine engine combustion technology and advanced concepts for advanced air-breathing propulsion systems. You will contribute to research and development of combustion technology and systems that will support GE Aerospace and other partners such as the US Government. 

Essential Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers to design, build, and instrument sophisticated test rigs. They will then assist in running experiments.

With periodic guidance, the successful candidate will:

• Assist in conducting experiments using a variety of measurement tools and experimental techniques in fluid dynamics and thermal systems, including thermocouples, RTD’s, infrared cameras, flow meters and pressure probes
• Procure parts and materials to build prototype mechanical and electrical hardware
• Assemble complex prototype models for testing in combustion flow rigs
• Maintain and upgrade large experimental systems that may require high pressures, elevated temperatures, and large flows
• Operate compressor systems, preheaters, and exhauster/blowers

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in laboratory or research work or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• A demonstrated record of being able to utilize basic designs to build quality hardware
• Basic knowledge of flow characterization equipment, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment such as mills, grinders, and lathes
• Ability to understand and use service documentation
• Ability to work during first shift, with the possible requirement to work 2nd or 3rd shift under some situations
• Due to the nature of the work done at GE Aerospace Research, this role requires the individual to have U.S. citizenship
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process
• Must be 18 years or older
   

Desired Characteristics:

• Direct experience with flow or thermal experiments will be strongly preferred.
• Ability to work with periodic guidance on tasks and innovate
• Ability to program data acquisition software including Labview and Labwindows
• Rapid acquisition of new skills and technologies
• Ability to work well with diverse teams, including PhDs, machinists, and vendors
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teaming skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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