Posted Position Title Lead Stress Engineer - Combustor

Job Number	1764210
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
About Us	At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GenX engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. GE Aviation Czech (GEAC - www.geaviation.cz) is a business segment of the Business & General Aviation (BGA) division within GE Aviation. GEAC is a recognized leader in the design, development, certification, manufacture service of turboprop engines (M601 & H80). The organization is located in Prague, Czech Republic with more than 1,600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date. GEAC engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme operating conditions, with industry best low maintenance costs. GEAC is an integral part of GE Aviation's legacy of more than a century of turboprop and turboshaft engine manufacture, which includes more than 16,000 engines currently in service and more than 87 million flight hours to date. See what we do in Prague (H80 turboprop engine) ... click here.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Czech Republic
City	Praha
Postal Code	199 02
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	Stress (Strength) and Life Analysis team is responsible for assuring that engine meets all stress, vibration and life requirements imposed by technical specifications, design practices and certification requirements. Team participates in projects and provides support to other functions in Engineering Department including Engine Designers, Systems and Chief Engineering Organization.
Essential Responsibilities	Lead Stress Engineer independently executes assigned projects in areas related to design, manufacture, test, certification and field support of Combustor. Also provides technical support to other team members, assures all applicable design standards and requirements are met and assures proper documentation of results and technical data. Specific tasks may include but are not limited to: Heat transfer, stress and life analysis of Combustor components using FEM (Finite Element Method) and other methods Support for engine certification programs, including preparation of Certification Plans and Certification Reports to demonstrate product compliance with EASA CS-E requirements Development of test plans to measure stress, vibration and temperature, oversight of the test plans execution and post test data analysis Evaluation of manufacturing nonconformance, and design change proposals, having influence on strength of components Preparation of technical presentations, reports, documentation Communication and presentation of the results to project manager and technical team Active cooperation and coordination on projects with other R&D teams and departments
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor's/Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines Demonstrated professional experience in area of stress and life analysis, preferrence in combustion field (minimum 3 years) Experience in CAD and FEM tools, preferred familiarity with Ansys Workbench Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated engagement, team working spirit Problem solving skills, self-motivation and ability to work independently Proficiency in English language
Desired Characteristics	Experience with working in international environment Experience in a component testing and test data post-processing Familiarity with EASA C-SE legislation requirements PLEASE NOTE: Relocation assistance may be offered to chosen candidate