Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Fan Rotor Design

Job Description Summary

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!


About the Position

The Lynn advanced programs (AP) section is a brand-new organization with the mission of inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. Lynn AP supports a wide range of engineering activity including design, analysis, and testing across new, derivative, and existing engines.

The advanced lead mechanical design engineer will focus on fan rotor hardware ownership, responsible for execution of mechanical design and development of the multiple fan stages as part of the fan module team. In this role, the advanced lead engineer will utilize engineering experience to solve problems and recommend technical solutions partnering with teammates and technical experts. This role is best suited for a collaborative problem solver with a desire to deepen their fan rotor airfoil mechanical design expertise and develop new solutions to challenging technical problems. Effectively working with teammates and peers in adjacent organizations will be necessary for successful project execution to impact short-term and long-term business goals.


Working at our Lynn Facility:

Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million square feet of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight! The Lynn facility is the birthplace of the very first jet engine in 1942 and continues building upon this legacy with a deeply knowledgeable team building quality engines. Additionally, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in facility improvements in the last five years alone. Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward!

Job Description

Job Title

Lynn AP - Advanced Lead Engineer, Fan Rotor Design

Company Intro/About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, curiosity, and unique ideas. Most importantly, you will share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world.

Site, Business, OR Functional Area Overview

The Lynn Advanced Programs (AP) section is a new organization with the mission of inventing the future of flight and advancing propulsion capability for the next generation of military applications. Lynn AP supports a broad range of engineering activity including design, analysis, and testing across new, derivative, and existing engines.

Working at our Lynn facility means joining a site with deep aviation heritage and a strong commitment to innovation. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn, MA designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million square feet of manufacturing space and significant recent investment in facility improvements, the Lynn team continues building on its legacy as the birthplace of the first U.S. jet engine in 1942—delivering high-quality hardware and advancing the future of flight.

Role Overview

The lead mechanical design engineer will be responsible for mechanical design and development of fan module hardware as part of the fan design team. In this role, the lead engineer will utilize engineering experience to solve problems and recommend technical solutions partnering with teammates and technical experts. This role is best suited for a collaborative problem solver with a desire to deepen their mechanical design expertise and develop new solutions to challenging technical problems. Effectively working with teammates and peers in adjacent organizations will be necessary for successful project execution to impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the design and analysis of fan hardware using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and program requirements, with guidance from experienced teammates and technical experts.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to support hardware manufacture and procurement.
• Communicate significant issues and challenges in a timely manner; evaluate options, recommend solutions with rationale, and contribute to action plans when required.
• Prepare and present technical data, recommendations, and conclusions to internal and external audiences.
• Lead small projects within the fan module, balancing some risk and resource requirements; develop project plans to manage design execution.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for the aviation industry and advancing the state-of-the-art
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in-person and across geographic sites
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and recommend solutions considering input from stakeholders and technical experts
• Understanding of GD&T principles and reading or creating drawings
• Experience with finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• Knowledge of 3D Modeling software, preferably Unigraphics/NX
• Strong project management skills with ability to independently organize and prioritize effort
• Experience in design, analysis, and manufacturing of high-precision or turbomachinery components
• Active US Government Security Clearance at the Secret level

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant design engineering position
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the duties, must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for clearance is U.S. citizenship
• Work Authorization: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Additional Information

The base pay range for this position is $109,250.00-146,050.00 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 October 30th, 2026

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 (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.

Closing

At GE Aerospace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and empowers employees to thrive. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. Citizens (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), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.