GE Aerospace

The Edison Engineering Development Program

The Edison Program is a rotational program at GE Aerospace, that with it comes the opportunity for continuous learning. The classes are called “A course” and “B course”, and they go through jet engine fundamentals and design courses. While an intensive study, the advanced courses prepare young engineers to be the next generation of jet engine designers.

First Rotation

I was the hardware owner for the low pressure turbine on an advanced combat engine. Along with other engineers on the program, I helped take the LPT to a successful PDR, and helped the interfacing hardware owners achieve their requirements. While on this rotation, I also created and advanced sealing component to decrease leakage when compared to legacy methods, for which I was lead inventor on US patent #20250146419.

Second Rotation

I worked as a compression systems aerodynamics engineer. I helped to prepare the low pressure ratio fan for an imminent test at NASA Glenn Research Center’s low speed wind tunnel. This included collaboration with NASA Glenn and Safran Aircraft Engines engineers to converge on consistent data reductions. I also reduced our data reduction execution time by almost 80%, disseminating the changes to the broader aerodynamics community at GE Aerospace.

Third Rotation

I worked as a turbine design engineer for upcoming commercial development engines, going through successful PDRs and preparing for a CDR in late 2024. I developed faster ways to design and iterate through trades on the core rotor layout, simplifying the model building process and reducing total time for a stress run by around 75%. These simplified model have paid dividends, allowing for quick trade studies with dynamics and thermal systems to determine engine and cycle parameters.

Off Program

Defense Combat Propulsion

For my first role off program I moved into structures design, further broadening my skillset and breadth of experience. I took over a sensing line that had not yet been through a conceptual design review, while the program was gearing up towards a preliminary design review. Through targeted design and scripting analyses, I took the sensing system through 17 iterations in 10 days, zeroing in on a concept that met the primary CTQ’s of LCF life and modal response.

In tandem, I was brought in to support the LPT rotor PDR due to my strong foundation in rotating parts.