Senior Software Engineer - Composite Fan Tools

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is a pioneer in engine design & technology and in this role, you will get a unique opportunity to work on Next Generation Engines and grow your expertise in state-of-the-art technologies both in mechanical engineering (aero, aeromechanics & materials) and in software development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of GE Aerospace’s Advanced Design Tools organization. In this role, you will develop software tools for Mechanical Airfoil design and analysis, understand complex behavior of Composite blades and collaborate with design engineers to deliver advanced design tools.

Role responsibilities include developing physics-based tools to solve some of the challenging design needs for next gen engines. The role demands close collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and GE Aerospace’s design boards to develop innovative physics-based software solutions.

Job Description

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospace’s multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Pushing the boundaries of innovation every day, engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview

In this role, you will report to Subsection Manager of Airfoil & Nacelle Design Tools Subsection at GE Aerospace, JFWTC, Bangalore. Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with design engineer and technical experts, understand design process problems, and convert the requirements to development opportunities.
• Work with experts to develop solutions, do POC and validate the solution.
• Implement solutions in the platform and framework of GE Aerospace, using CAD and CAE applications like NX, ANSYS etc.
• Create user interface (UI) specifications in accordance with enhancement requests.
• Work collaboratively with Tech Lead and Team Manager for risk resolution and project management
• Ensure on-time project deliverables & resolution of bugs and issues related to production software
• Ensure proper validation, review, and documentation of analytical tools and methods
• Follow standard SDLC process for tool release and updates (Code update, Integration, Compilation, Testing, Validation, TG review and Release)
  
  

• Overall, 5-6 years of experience with bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Mechanical engineering domain from an accredited university or college (with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the said domain)
• Good understanding of structural analysis physics, simulation, and geometry
• Knowledge of Engineering fundamentals and high-level understanding of Aircraft engine
• Minimum 3 years of software development experience using APDL, C++
• Experience in Mechanical simulation using ANSYS or equivalent software
• Knowledge of Composites Modelling and Analysis
• A self-learner who will drive the project independently with correct definition of a problem statement to proposing a solution and finally solving it creatively.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment with strong communication and presentation skills.
  
  

• Aware about NXOpen programming, Python.
• Exposure to SDLC processes and experience in deploying customized mechanical tools to users
• Proven skills of component design process integration (CAD – Meshing – Solver – Post processing)
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence others.