Job Description Summary

Structural hardware owners are uniquely at the center of the design, manufacture, and operation of their components – integrating with many specialties to balance durability with aerodynamics, aeromechanics, producibility, delivery, and cost of ownership.

Job Description

Company Overview

Are you ready to see your career take flight? Working at GE Aerospace, you bring your unique perspective, innovative spirit and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we’re ready to listen. Join us and see your vision take flight!

Site Overview

Working at GE Aerospace in Türkiye means being part of a vibrant and innovative community. Located in Istanbul and Kocaeli, Türkiye Technology Center (TTC) is a cornerstone of technological advancement, established in 2000 with a vision to support growth in the aerospace industry. As one of GE Aerospace’s global engineering centers, it contributes significantly to initiatives in both commercial and defense, as well as focusing on cutting-edge technologies from robotics and additive manufacturing to hybrid-electric propulsion and hydrogen-fuel compatibility. We are committed to a healthy employee culture, offering robust employee benefits such as Employee Resource Groups, private health care, individual pension system contribution, and a wellbeing stipend. Our supportive global culture fosters professional growth collaboration and the opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview

Lead the design and development of structural components, ensuring optimal aerodynamic performance and structural integrity.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics, materials, manufacturing, and quality to ensure the successful integration of structural component into designs.
• Build and exercise physics-based static and dynamic finite element models to optimize the performance, reliability, and durability of structural components.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, interface requirements, and validation reports.
• Oversee the testing and validation of structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards, design practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of structural components.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing and maintenance teams to ensure the successful production and operation of structural components. Assist the engine assembly team during borescope inspection.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to structural components.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a fast-paced, results-driven individual with an open mindset who remains motivated and resilient, always willing to think differently and try new approaches when faced with challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate (3/4 year), Master or Doctorate (not completed) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical design and at least one finite element and modeling tool (e.g., ANSYS, Unigraphics, SolidWorks).
• Coding skills (Python language is preferred)
• Good command of English & Turkish (reading/writing).
• Good command of MS Office Skills (especially MS Excel and MS Power point).

Preferred Qualifications

• Eager to learn, open to communication, self-motivated

At GE Aerospace, we have an unwavering commitment to the future of safer and more efficient flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will tackle exciting challenges alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Together, we will drive a new era of growth in aerospace and defense.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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