**Job Description Summary**

The Post Doctoral position will contribute to the aero-thermal instrumentation and diagnostics development for gas turbine hot gas path components; cooling technologies for propulsion systems and turbomachinery; the design and development of component and subsystem test methods and systems at relevant operating conditions.



**Job Description**



**Roles and Responsibilities**



The Component Heat Transfer team develops innovative cooling solutions for propulsion and turbomachinery products and external customers. In the Post Doctoral role, you will:



+ Design, analyze, and/or test innovative instrumentation and diagnostic systems for turbomachinery and hot gas path components for aviation and industrial gas turbines.

+ Apply your knowledge of aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mechanical design to invent the next-generation of aero-thermal instrumentation and diagnostic systems for harsh environment operation.

+ Work in a multidisciplinary team environment to solve challenging aero-thermal diagnostic problems.

+ Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.



**Required Qualifications**



+ Doctorate degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline with 1 or more years of experience

+ Demonstrated experience with aero-thermal instrumentation and diagnostic methods, such as IR, LDA/PSP, Schlieren, FRAP, hot wire/film

+ Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to cooling components or systems in high temperature/enthalpy environments

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

+ Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

+ Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

+ Must be 18 years or older

+ You must submit your application on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.



**Desired Characteristics**



+ Experience with design, simulation, and/or testing of diagnostic systems for turbomachinery and hot gas path cooling technology

+ Experience with aero-thermal testing in high-speed/enthalpy facilities for internal and external systems

+ Experience with test facility design, build, and operation

+ Experience with data acquisition systems including Labview programming

+ Familiarity with CAD modeling such as NX, Solidworks, etc

+ Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification



_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://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en\_global/desktop/assets/images/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized\_w\_supplement.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).



As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.



**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No