Job Description

GE Aerospace Türkiye Technology Center is seeking a Life Management Engineer to perform Low cycle fatigue (LCF), Thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) and fracture mechanics lifing analysis of critical parts and mission analysis, ensuring compliance with program and product requirements. Working within our Istanbul Kartal engineering hub and connected labs in Kocaeli and Gebze, you will prepare, document, and present technical data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to indigenous and new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, has up to 4 years of experience, solid knowledge of FEM, Damage Tolerance, and Durability Analysis, excellent English skills, and demonstrates a humble, transparent, focused, and problem-solving mindset in an inclusive, hybrid working environment shaping the future of flight.

Site Overview

GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in Istanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli, Gebze. Our offices in Istanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. Our highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center contribute to GE Aerospace’s engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a culture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to shape the future of flight.

• Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the analysis required to define and support assigned components, assemblies or systems that meet business standards and program / product requirements
• Required analysis will range from Low cycle fatigue (LCF), Thermo-mechanical fatigue (TMF) and fracture mechanics lifing analysis of critical parts or mission analysis
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
• Share information and promote open dialogue
• Being member of Life Management team as IC role

The Ideal Candidate:​

The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong academic background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor or Master, PhD.) with up to 4 years of experience. They should possess expertise in FEM, damage tolerance, and durability analysis, along with excellent English communication skills. Preferred qualities include prior aviation experience, problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and a humble, transparent, and focused approach to work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master, PhD. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Up to 4 years of experience
• Fundamental FEM knowledge/ Damage Tolerance/ Durability Analysis
• Excellent command of English both verbal and written

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in life management or aviation preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace Turkey offers you the following:

• Strong inclusive and diverse company culture
• Being part of dynamic team
• Hybrid working opportunity
• Flexible working hours
• Flexible benefit plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children
• Fitness Benefit
• Life Assurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No