🔥 Lead Engineer – Combustion Aero Design (Gas Turbine Engines) | GE Aerospace – Bengaluru, India
Job Description
📌 Summary
Join GE Aerospace as a Lead Combustion Aero Design Engineer and contribute to the future of flight by designing next-generation gas turbine engine combustors for aviation, land, and marine applications. Based in Bengaluru, you’ll lead high-impact projects focused on improving combustion performance, reducing emissions, and delivering energy efficiency through CFD modeling, aero-thermal simulations, and design innovation. If you have a strong background in combustion systems, gas turbines, or aero-thermal engineering, this is your opportunity to shape sustainable aviation technology through GE’s RISE program.
⚙️ Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Lead Engineer – Combustion Aero Design |
|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Job Category | Engineering / Technology |
| Experience Level | Mid-Career (3+ years) |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Work Environment | On-site |
| CFD Tools | Fluent, StarCCM+, LES, RANS |
| Modeling Tools | SpaceClaim, Unigraphics, C/C++ |
| Industries | Aerospace, Land-based Turbines |
| Relocation Assistance | Yes |
| Job ID | R5014373 |
✈️ Role Overview: What You’ll Do
As a Lead Engineer – Combustion Design, you will:
- Lead aerodynamic combustion design for aviation and aero-derivative gas turbines
- Execute 2D/3D CFD modeling using RANS/LES for fuel-air mixing, emissions, and combustion dynamics
- Drive technical solutions for product development and fielded product improvement
- Design combustor systems meeting emissions, operability, and durability standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide leadership in global program execution
- Develop and optimize combustion design methodologies for future programs
- Support test planning, rig/engine validation, and engineering reviews
- Guide and mentor junior engineers within the team
🛠️ Required Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in combustion systems, or
PhD in Combustion Sciences with 1+ year industry/postdoc experience - Proficient in combustion CFD, aero-thermal modeling, and numerical methods
- Hands-on experience with Fluent, StarCCM+, LES, RANS, and programming tools like C/C++
- Knowledge of gas turbine fundamentals, thermal-fluid sciences, and design validation
- Ability to lead design projects, communicate clearly, and make data-driven decisions
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of combustion physics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
- Experience with Unigraphics, SpaceClaim, and reactor network models
- Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN principles
- Strong collaboration skills with a global mindset
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and engineering strategy
🌐 About GE Aerospace – Bengaluru
The John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospace’s hub for engineering excellence. With a rich history of technical innovation, the site is known for contributions to aviation patents, gas turbine breakthroughs, and advanced materials. You’ll work in a vibrant, diverse environment driving the future of propulsion technology.
📣 Apply Now
Ready to design the future of flight? Join GE Aerospace and lead combustion design innovations that matter globally.
👉 Apply Now on the Official GE Aerospace Careers Page