**Job Description Summary**: The Performance Engineer is responsible to address analysis regarding the thermodynamic response of an aircraft engine or aero derivative gas turbine, focused on design, testing, production and field activities and support.
** Roles and Responsibilities**
- Member of a multi-disciplinary team that values curiosity, proactivity, and collaboration, where members of the team need to be learning-oriented and customer-focused.
- Performs parametric studies regarding the interaction of the different engine components.
- Is capable of understanding the effect of different ambient conditions and efficiency/flow perturbations on the overall performance of the engine.
- Understands and is capable of explain physical effects that cause significant changes in the performance of an aircraft engine.
- Is capable of presenting investigations and results in forums with highly specialized professionals with clarity and technically sound arguments.
- Makes use of statistical tools to provide answers.
- Looks for creative solutions and constantly finds ways to improve on the quality and response time of their work.
**Requirements and Characteristics**
- Aeronautical/Mechanical/Energy Engineering BSc.
- Experience with Aeroderivative Engine operations and associated Performance Analysis.
- Familiarity with the LM9000 product line is extremely desirable.
- Fluent in English language (written and spoken).
- Good background on Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Statistics.
- Problem Solving Skills (Physical phenomena understanding).
- Computer Skills (MS Office and, at least, one programming language, preferable C++ and Python).
- Experience with NPSS on a fundamental level
- Skilled in Basic Statistics
**Desired Characteristics**
- Master or PhD in related field.
- Green Belt Certified
- Skilled in Python and C++
- Familiarity and adaptability to GE Aerospace's culture.
**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No