PhD Intern - Heat Transfer and Thermal Management

Job Description

Job Description Summary As a PhD Intern Heat Transfer & Thermal Management, you will collaboratively work on heat transfer and thermal management technology, research & development programs for GE Aerospace applications. You will interact with personnel at GE Aerospace and GE Aerospace Research to develop and deliver novel solutions aligned with GE Aerospaces goals of shaping the future of flight. This is a paid internship and is typically structured for a period of three to six months, or upon completion of PhD defense whichever is earlier. It may be extended or converted to a full-time employment based on performance, mutual interests, and business/program needs/funding. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Apply your knowledge in heat transfer and thermal management to develop innovative aerothermal/mechanical solutions for GE Aerospace product portfolio Deliver on technical projects with guidance to meet project requirements Participate in a team on technology programs to enable future design advancements, while demonstrating independence in executing tasks leveraging your technical skills Required Qualifications Submitted Ph.D. thesis in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Heat Transfer/Thermal Management; you should have approval from your University & Doctoral Advisor to pursue this opportunity. Candidates pursuing graduate studies worldwide authorized to work in India are also welcomed to apply for this internship. Demonstrated fundamental knowledge in heat transfer / thermal management, evidenced by advanced graduate coursework and research Demonstrated ability and experience in thermal and flow Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Experience with commercial software (ANSYS FLUENT, CFX, Icepak) or in-house code development Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment Desired Characteristics Research in any one of the following areas: electronics cooling, gas turbine heat transfer, thermal management of electric machines, thermal & energy systems modeling Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN Computational Heat Transfer projects with demonstrated ability to set-up, execute and post-process simulations with a reasonable degree of independence 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 Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes