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Staff Engineer – LEAP Performance
Staff Engineer – LEAP Performance-March 2024
West Chester
Mar 28, 2026
About Staff Engineer – LEAP Performance

  Job Description Summary

  The LEAP Engine Performance team is responsible for ensuring overall engine performance meets all customer requirements for thrust and fuel consumption for applications for our LEAP airframer and airline customers. As an engineer in the Performance team, you will work cross functionally within the Engine Systems team to ensure all program Engine Performance deliverables are met. This includes close cooperation with SPOCT disciplines (systems, performance, operability, controls, and transient analysis). The role centers around the utilization of the engine cycle model which models the thermodynamics of components and the engine as a whole. You will utilize the engine model to evaluate engine design change trade studies as well as process results for engineering tests and certification testing.

  Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

  Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.

  Job Description

  Roles and Responsibilities

  Lead thermodynamic cycle development work, analysis, and trade studies on the assigned program.

  Work cross-functionally with Transient Performance, Operability, Systems, Project, Aero, Thermal Systems Design, and hardware design engineers to accurately assess and model turbofan engine performance.

  Own/delegate Performance planning, test coverage, and analysis for assigned engine tests including CFR 33 certification or engineering testing.

  Proactively identify engine performance issues and work cross functionally to drive solutions.

  Demonstrate ownership in production and field support activities on assigned program.

  Support the team in preparation for technical reviews.

  Drive proper documentation of all technical work on the assigned program.

  Participates in the research, design, development, and enhancement of technologies in the areas of performance, operability, and cost optimization.

  Can include delivery of customer solutions that properly balance cost and benefit (including architecture, key design trade-offs, flow-down of requirements and flow-up of capability).

  Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.

  Serves as best practice/quality resource.

  Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.

  Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.

  Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.

  Takes new perspective on existing solutions.

  Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.

  Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

  Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

  May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.

  Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

  Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

  Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering in related field (or 5 with an advanced engineering degree).

  Strong aero-thermal analytical skills.

  Desired Characteristics

  Strong oral and written communication skills.

  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

  Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

  Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

  Established project management skills.

  Advanced Degree in Engineering / Technical Field.

  Experience leading gas turbine system level thermodynamic modeling and/or data analysis activities.

  Detailed working knowledge of NPSS

  #LI-RB1

  This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

  Additional Information

  GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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).

  Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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