Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Aerospace; Garden City (ID); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer. This remote role requires expertise in mechanical design and high-speed turbomachinery with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidates will develop CAD models, manage design activities, and collaborate with various engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. This position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical layout and design of high-speed turbomachinery.
• Experience designing internal machine gas paths and seals.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Own design activities from concept through detail design to production release.
• Develop CAD 3D models and associated drawings.
• Collaborate closely with customers to ensure product performance.

Skills

High-speed turbomachinery design

CAD experience

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Overview

Intergalactic now a 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 nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

The Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer is key in coordinating the resources and activities required to support new designs, design reviews, detailed analysis, and work instructions to produce top of the line quality products that meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own design activities through life of development programs (from concept through detail design to production release).
• Develop CAD 3D models and associated drawings and other documentation.
• Design high speed rotating assemblies including shafts, housings, bearing cooling flow paths, seals, etc.
• Support high speed bearing selection and design.
• Support strategic new business opportunities and IR&D efforts including rapid iterations to at least a preliminary machine cross section
• Support structural analysis team in generating deliverables such as rotor dynamics analysis and containment analysis.
• Work closely with the Systems Engineer, performance engineers, aerodynamicists, structural engineers, and program team to ensure designs meet technical and program requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard engineering methods and tools used to develop new designs.
• Manage the development and implementation of new designs through design analysis, risk mitigation, review of safety factors & stack-ups, reliability tools, schedules, and design reviews.
• Verify designs have adequate Safety Factors prior to releasing to production. Work with customer/ redesign if required to obtain producible designs.
• Collaborate closely with customers to ensure product performance and integration into end platform.
• Review and approve documentation for transition from prototype to production.
• Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and diagnose non-performing product.
• When assigned, oversee the failure analysis process providing support and final review of all reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
• Must have a minimum 5 years experience in the mechanical layout and design of high-speed turbomachinery (speed greater than 30,000 RPM) for aerospace applications including axial fans, centrifugal blowers, centrifugal and/or mixed flow compressors, and radial inflow and axial turbines. Plus experience with designing internal machine gas paths and seals for motor and bearing cooling
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 1 year of CAD experience (preferably in SolidWorks and/or NX)
• Experience with PDM Vault and / or Teamcenter
• Experience with Engineering Drawings utilizing GD&T
• Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, thermal fluid sciences, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing
• Understanding of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, verification, and validation.
• Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

The base pay range for this position is $120,000.00 – 190,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s 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 July 20, 2025.

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. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Remote: This is a remote position

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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.