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Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Mechanical Component Engineer

GE Aerospace

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Hours
Full time
Where
Loves Park
Posted
Aug 17

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

  • Participate in Integrated Product Teams to deliver on-time designs from concept to production release.
  • Define opportunities to automate processes and develop solutions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure cost-effective designs.
  • Create detailed part layouts, assemblies, and drawings using Windchill PLM and SolidWorks CAD systems.
  • Support design, analysis, and testing of GE Aerospace products, including pneumatic valves, electromechanical valves and actuators.
  • Develop test procedures, fixtures, and review test requirements for assigned projects.
  • Troubleshoot and improve production test equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and government/commercial regulations.
  • SolidWorks CAD and Windchill PLM.
  • Learn GD&T, ASME standards, and aerospace design/testing requirements.

What they want

  • Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Comfortable with hands-on activities, including troubleshooting mechanical/electrical equipment.
  • Engineering degree or planned pursuit
  • Why Join GE Aerospace?
Starts
2026-08-12