GE Aerospace Explore Engineering

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at GE Aerospace. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to our program!

We are so excited to have you here. Engineers at GE Aerospace work in a variety of functions in support of developing, maturing, and designing engine architectures, modules, and components.

During this program, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a GE Aerospace team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our engineering teams do every day. You'll learn key skills in design decision-making, technical communication, and tradeoff analysis.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at GE Aerospace!

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at GE Aerospace. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Cross-Functional Analysis

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Effective Communication

Engineering Decision Making

Visual Design

Written Communication

Introduction from GE Aerospace

Tasks

Task One: Energy source design and performance implications

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Compare and select a new energy source for the advanced concept engine program

What you'll learn

Relationship between aviation and greenhouse gases
The different types of alternative jet fuels

What you'll do

Compare and select a new energy source for the advanced concept engine program
Generate a comprehensive list of alternative energy sources
Draft a short memo (<300 words) to your lead engineer with your recommendation

Task One: Energy source design and performance implications

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Compare and select a new energy source for the advanced concept engine program

What you'll learn

Relationship between aviation and greenhouse gases
The different types of alternative jet fuels

What you'll do

Compare and select a new energy source for the advanced concept engine program
Generate a comprehensive list of alternative energy sources
Draft a short memo (<300 words) to your lead engineer with your recommendation

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation provided a realistic troubleshooting scenario and helped me understand how response-time data can be used to identify performance issues. It also made the diagnostic process practical by focusing on analyzing the robotic arm's commands and finding the root cause of the delay.

Student, Chitkara University

I enjoyed the practical and technical nature of the simulation. It helped me understand how engineers evaluate propulsion-system design decisions, especially bypass ratio, compression ratio, efficiency, and emissions. The tasks gave me a better understanding of how engineering concepts are applied to real-world aerospace problems.

Student, Parul University

What I liked about the simulation was how it clearly linked theory to design tradeoffs - visualizing how increasing BPR improves propulsive efficiency at subsonic speeds while OPR drives thermal efficiency, and how real limits like fan tip Mach (π*D*RPM/60) and thermal NOx formation constrain the optimum.

Student, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore