Specialist - CAD and FEA Engineer - Structural Mechanics/Dynamics

Job Description SummaryAs a Specialist in the Aerospace Research Structures and Analysis Methods Lab, you will support research and development in structural design and analysis, for a wide range of aerospace applications. The specialist will support CAD generation / manipulation, finite element meshing and model pre-processing for FEA and/or CFD models. Additionally, the specialist will maintain ownership of in-house tools and workflows, for delivering CAD and meshes according to established design standards.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:• Develop FEA meshes for complex geometries, using commercial and/or in-house tools.• Generate and update 3D CAD geometries according to requirements of finite element analysis modeling procedures.• Assist in the design and analysis tasks using proprietary and commercial FEA solvers, analysis systems and databases to predict the structural response of mechanical components and systems.• Maintain ownership of modeling workflows for CAD, meshing, and analysis steps.• Work with project team and business counterparts to meet project deliverables.• Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to engineering staff, GE businesses and/or external agencies.• Provide expertise to help resolve technical challenges across the organization.• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment.Required Qualifications:• BS in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline and at least 3 years’ experience in finite element meshing and CAD;• Experience with meshing and FEA packages such as Altair Hypermesh, Ansys, etc.• Experience with parametric, feature-based geometric modeling, hands-on experience with commercial and CAD packages (NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, etc.).• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python.• Strong analytical skills.• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.Desired Characteristics:• Experience with design and optimization for additive manufacturing.• Experience with Ansys Workbench scripting and customization.• Experience with structural optimization codes such as OptiStruct.• Experience with impact and progressive damage simulations.• Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing processes and material processingThe base pay range for this position is $60,000 - $110,000 USD Annually. 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 based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on April 16, 2024Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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 Sponsor’s 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. 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. 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