Jet Engine Propulsion Engineer - Maintenance & Overhaul

Job Description Summary

Strother Field - Arkansas City, KS

At GE Aerospace, we design, build, and service advanced aircraft engines and systems that power flight. At our Strother Field site, the Propulsion Engineer plays a key role in troubleshooting engine and hardware issues, performing engineering analysis, and supporting hardware disposition and work scope development for CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, and PP20 engines.

In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, Quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues, improve shop efficiency, and support safe, compliant, and on-time execution. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving problems at the root cause and driving practical solutions in a production and overhaul environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex engine and hardware issues using engineering analysis, data review, and structured problem-solving methods

• Analyze inspection findings and test data to determine repair, replace, or reuse dispositions for engine hardware

• Develop incoming engine work scopes that balance technical requirements, customer needs, cost, and schedule

• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions

• Support continuous improvement efforts that improve engine performance, reliability, and shop efficiency

• Provide clear technical guidance and documentation to production teams, internal stakeholders, and customers

• Complete perfection reviews and certify engine serviceability in accordance with applicable requirements

• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and quality-focused operating environment across shop and engineering activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of experience in production , overhaul, maintenance, or other operational environment; or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in production , overhaul, maintenance, or other operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with jet engine workscoping and hardware disposition in Aerospace, production, or MRO environment

• Experience interpreting inspection findings, serviceability criteria, and test data

• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Familiarity with CFM56, CF34-8, CF34-10, PP20, or similar engine platforms

• Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving or quality training

• Experience collaborating in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

• SAP experience

• Proficiency with MS Office and basic engineering analysis tools

Additional Information

• Schedule: 1st Shift, approximately 45 hours per week, with paid overtime

• Rotational on-call availability for emerging issues

• Must pass background checks and drug screenings

• Role may require lifting and work in varying environmental conditions

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GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Compensation Grade

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Some offers of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes