Hiring supports continued focus on inventing the future of flight across commercial and defense engine programs
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EVENDALE, OHIO – May 21, 2024 – GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus on innovation to support current aircraft engine programs and develop new technologies for the future of flight.
Hiring has already started and will take place throughout the year. Openings include experienced engineer roles for programs like CFM International’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE)* technology demonstrator and advanced military engine programs.
Most engineering roles are expected to be filled in the U.S. with positions available globally.
“Throughout our history, GE Aerospace has been at the forefront of innovation,” said Mohamed Ali, vice president of engineering for GE Aerospace. “Today, we’re entering a new era of technology development focused on reducing emissions with new architectures, advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and supercomputing capabilities revolutionizing what’s possible. Now as a standalone public company with innovation at the core of what we do, we look forward to welcoming more engineers to help us invent the future of flight.”
Top disciplines in high demand include mechanical and thermal design, analysis, systems, controls, and aerodynamics.
“GE Aerospace is proud to power the flying military fleet and supply advanced avionics and electric power systems to military and commercial customers around the world,” said Darin DiTommaso, vice president of engineering for GE Aerospace Defense & Systems. “Our revolutionary new technologies and capabilities are laying the foundation for generations to come, and we are excited to welcome experienced engineers who will help ensure continued U.S. aviation superiority.”
Continued investment
In 2023, GE Aerospace spent approximately $2.3 billion on aviation research and development, including external customer and partner funding. To continue advancing technology building blocks to redefine the future of flight, plans for research and development spending in 2024 are in the range of 6-8% of revenues including external funding.
Engineering hiring efforts for technology innovation follows the announcement made earlier this year that GE Aerospace plans to invest $650 million in its manufacturing facilities and supply chain. These investments look to increase production and strengthen quality to better support commercial and defense customers.
Innovative engineering
Testing and development for the CFM RISE program continues to progress. Unveiled in 2021, the RISE program is advancing a suite of pioneering technologies, including advanced engine architectures like Open Fan, compact core, combustion technology, and hybrid electric systems to be compatible with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The CFM RISE program targets more than 20% better fuel efficiency with 20% lower CO2 emissions compared to the most efficient engines in service today.
Additionally, GE Aerospace has completed the next series of testing on its XA100 adaptive cycle engine to gather additional data and advance this next-generation technology for future combat aircraft. Adaptive cycle engines are critical to ensure U.S. combat aircraft maintain their superiority by providing 30 percent greater range and significantly more thermal management compared to today’s most advanced combat engine.
Cultivating talent
Engineers at all stages of their career can impact aviation for decades to come at GE Aerospace, with a strong need for experienced engineers. The company offers multiple talent development programs, such as the longstanding early career Edison Engineering Development Program and Take2Flight, a new career relaunch program for engineering professionals ready to return to work after a break of one year or more.
The GE Aerospace Foundation is also making investments in the next generation engineering workforce, recently announcing a $20 million dollar commitment to expand the Next Engineers program. This program aims to increase the diversity of young workers in engineering, bridging the gap from middle school to college and has reached nearly 18,000 students since it began in 2021.
Interested applicants can visit invent.ge/engineering.
*RISE is a registered trademark of CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines.
