Hybrid Electric Mechanical Test Hardware Engineer

at GE Aerospace

• Job title: Electric Mechanical Test Hardware Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Evendale, United States

About the role

• Mechanical Test Hardware Engineer leading design oversight and requirement definitions for test-enabling hardware. Operating within GE Aerospace to drive safe and effective execution of aviation technology demonstrators.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Hybrid Electric Systems Test Manager and is the accountable owner for the mechanical scope of test-enabling hardware (TEH).
• Owns requirements definition through design oversight and commissioning readiness: ensuring the right processes and analyses are completed by partners, approving mechanical design packages, leading reviews, and supporting installation/commissioning.
• Focus areas include brackets and mounting solutions, dynamic test rig/fixture structures, guarding and access, and thermal/lube support systems.
• Operates as a doer/leader: executes hands-on where appropriate, or delegates and manages delivery through internal groups and suppliers.
• Collaborates with hybrid mechanical/electrical component teams, test teams, dynamics/analysis, and the Test Hardware Logistics & Asset Lead (who owns procurement, delivery, and lifecycle).
• This role is essential towards the safe and effective execution of GE’s suite of ground and flight technology demonstrator vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) from an accredited institution
• Experience managing mechanical design efforts for test rigs or industrial equipment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Experience leading design reviews and approvals for mounts/fixtures, rig structures, and fluid systems; GD&T and manufacturing readiness
• Experience specifying/reviewing mechanical analyses and verifying evidence packages
• Configuration control and engineering change processes experience
• Safety-first mindset
• Supplier/fabrication oversight; practical knowledge of machining, weldments, hose/pipe assemblies, fabrication, and assembly processes
• Clear, concise communicator; drives cross-functional alignment and timely decisions
• Project planning and risk management; comfortable operating in fast-moving and ambiguous test environment

Benefits

• Great work environment
• Professional development
• Challenging careers
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation Assistance Provided