Job Description:
Responsibilities
The people at GE Global Research, powered by ideas and with the resources of one of the world's most successful companies, are passionate about bringing breakthrough innovations to life. People who believe, "what we imagine, we can make happen."
The successful candidate for this position will participate in development of state-of-the art CFD modeling and mesh generation technologies. Given a CAD-based geometry, the candidate will develop fast and robust methods to generate 3-dimensional grids for use in CFD analysis. The primary users of the resulting physics-based design tools are the GE Infrastructure businesses, Aviation and Energy, with application to Turbomachinery.
As a Mechanical Engineer-CFD Modeling and Mesh Generation, you will work in a team to develop innovative and robust approaches to creating numerical grids for application to CFD, write and implement engineering software to automate the process, routinely up-grade to maximize CFD productivity and perform CFD analyses as necessary to verify functionality of the resulting design system.
You will:
* Be a member of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory working to develop Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) based design methods for the GE Transportation (Aircraft Engines) and Energy businesses.
* Emphasize development of CAD-based mesh generation software for application and usage with CFD. The individual will receive 3-D geometric definition from design teams and create automation software to robustly mesh the flow domains.
* Participate in performing the subsequent CFD analysis, including modification of the meshing system and result to achieve accurate CFD solutions.
* Be responsible for collaborating with the Aircraft Engines, Energy, and Oil & Gas design communities to understand their needs, and subsequently develop the necessary mesh definition and CFD methodologies to support timely and robust designs for new products and services.
Qualifications
* YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.
* Doctorate degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Mathematics or related disciplines.
* Familiarity with design and development of turbomachinery
* Expertise in usage and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) including commercial packages such as CFX or FLUENT,
* Expertise in CAD modeling with Unigraphics, mesh generation, and computer programming experience (FORTRAN, C, & C++).
* Unrestricted work authorization in the US is required for BS or MS level candidates, but will sponsor visas for PhD-level candidates.
* 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.
* If currently a GE Employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 24 months and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.
* You must submit your application for employment through GECareers.com to be considered.
Desired
* Significant development experience in geometric modeling and mesh generation (structured /multi-block, unstructured).
* Experience with ICEMCFD (or other grid generation software).
* Software development using FORTRAN, C, or C++ and programming utilizing UniGraphics, UFUNC and UG Open.
* Experience with parametric, feature-based geometric modeling, hands-on experience with commercial CAD packages (UniGraphics, Pro-Engineer, etc.).
* Experience with turbomachinery design.
* Graduate level experience in numerical and computational methods.
* Six Sigma certification.
* Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
General
Energy & Propulsion Technologies is a Global organization that develops technology for the next generation of high efficiency, environmentally friendly, reliable, and cost-effective products and services for the Power Generation, Aircraft Engines, Oil & Gas, and Locomotive businesses. We are a key element of GE's "ecomagination" initiative making contributions across a multitude of fields including low-emission diesel engines, quieter aircraft engines, wind energy, and clean coal. Our teams are based around the world, with offices and labs in Niskayuna (New York), Munich (Germany), Bangalore (India), Shanghai (China), and Torrance/Irvine (California). We seek outstanding technologists with advanced degrees in Physics, Aerospace, Mechanical, Energy Process, Chemical, and Nuclear Engineering.
The role of the Fluid Mechanics Lab is to champion usage and development of state-of-the-art methods for Fluid Mechanics across General Electric, with special emphasis on turbomachinery. We develop physics-based computational methodologies for Fluid Mechanics, Reacting Flows, and Computational Aeroacoustics.As a Mechanical Engineer - CFD Modeling and Mesh Generation, you will report directly to the Lab Manager for the Fluid Mechanics Lab.
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