Post Doctoral Fellow - Mechanics And Design

Job Description Summary

As a Post Doctoral Fellow in the Mechanics and Design Organization, you will work with the Research & Engineering teams in the design, analysis, testing, and validation of systems/ components aerospace turbomachinery systems. You will have opportunity to learn hands-on and contribute to development of innovative and impactful technologies for improved aero engine components. This fixed term stint gives you an opportunity to experience industrial research in aerospace engines, and helps you to groom competencies for a successful career in research.

Job Description

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Roles And Responsibilities

The Post Doctoral Fellow-ship will help you experience the excitement of a career in engineering research, where you can have real impact on GE Aerospace’s products and customers around the world.

In This Role, You Will

• Work on 1-2 research projects over 6-9 months in a discipline aligned to your expertise
• Grow your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas
• Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative technologies for GE Aerospace
• Receive technical insights, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists
• Share project progress internally and externally through presentations, written reports, and IP disclosures
  
  

Ideal Candidate

Should be PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or Structural Dynamics.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, or Structural Dynamics
• Strong fundamentals, domain knowledge and analytical skills
• Execution mindset, self-driven with a sense of urgency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a global team environment
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Proven expertise in the fields of structural mechanics or dynamics & vibrations or composites modelling/ characterization or tribology & fretting
• Good track record through top-notch publications and experience of working in applied research labs in the above areas
• Proficiency in simulation software (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ADAMS)
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
  
  

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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