Job Description Summary
Intergalactic now a part of Unison , a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.
The Systems Thermal Analyst provides analytical modeling capabilities to the systems engineering team by leading component and system level trade studies and working with the systems engineers to develop a system architecture to meet customer requirements. In cooperation with the Program Management team, the Systems Thermal Systems Analyst leads and executes thermal modeling and analysis efforts. This role is responsible for performance requirements compliance assessment, interpreting and analyzing test data, synthesizing test data and correlating system models, building up and maintaining system models and model libraries.
During the program, the Systems Thermal Analyst will work with a multi-disciplinary project team of subject matter experts in fields such as such as thermal/aerospace analysis, installation, mechanical design and analysis, reliability, controls, electronics and software, and testing.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assisting the System Engineer with developing the program’s system architecture and technical approach. This can include thermal and controls analysis and testing and test analysis as it relates to system model correlation and performance requirements compliance assessment during development and verification and validation.
- Identify and manage program’s technical risks as it pertains to thermal performance.
- Serve as technical lead for modeling and analysis, provide clear objectives that are measurable and attainable, and coordinate modeling and analysis activities with other engineering functional groups.
- Work closely with the Systems Engineer and Program Manager to ensure successful execution of modeling, analysis, and testing development for programs.
- Manage thermal and performance technical requirements and assist the program Systems Engineer in their requirements traceability, decomposition, derivation, and verification & validation.
- Allocate and decompose high-level requirements into lower-level specifications to internal functional groups, components, and suppliers as applicable for thermal and performance requirements.
- Researching and recommending investments or changes in technology, methodology, toolsets, procedures, equipment, systems, etc. to continually improve the discipline health and the Intergalactic’s products and services.
- Communicate and collaborate with customers and suppliers as part of design development process.
- Review and approve documentation for transition from prototype to production.
- Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and diagnose non-performing products (RCCA, lessons learned, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university + Minimum of 2-3 years of thermal fluids experience (OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 6-7 years of experience)
- Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including requirements management, technical verification and validation methodologies, mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing.
- Deep expertise in the thermal fluid sciences including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
- Experience and expertise in thermal fluid systems analysis and modeling including understanding of nonlinear, gradient and gradient free numerical iterative solvers and optimization techniques.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship building both internally and externally.
- Familiarity of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, decomposition, derivation verification, and validation.
- Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures.
- Experience with Vapor Cycle Systems (VCS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS) and/or Air Cycle Systems (ACS)
- Modeling experience and working knowledge of the physics of standard components in VCS, LCS, and ACS such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, valves, motor and motor controllers, water collectors/separators, etc.
- Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification methods such as MIL-STD-810 and DO-160
- Basic CAD experience (preferably in NX or SolidWorks).
- Deep understanding of coding/scripting experience (preferably in MATLAB/Simulink or Python).
- Expertise building, using, correlating, and maintaining steady state and dynamic system modeling and architecting high level controls.
Desired Characteristics & Experience:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
*** This position is on-site in St. George Utah
GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes