CT Image Quality Algorithm Engineer

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The CT Image Quality Algorithm Engineer works closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, product management, clinical applications, researchers, customers, marketing, and other field teams to define and develop product technologies that meet customer needs. The role emphasizes implementing and evaluating product innovations, with a strong focus on image and signal quality, system safety, and system calibration to drive design improvements in product architecture. The engineer applies broad technical expertise to develop and optimize system-level image-quality and dose-management features for new products and technology roadmaps. The role includes providing technical leadership, evaluating complex designs, managing technical risks, resolving customer questions and complaints, and mentoring junior engineers. The position also involves driving innovation and competitive technical differentiation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
Ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
Ability to pursue tasks to completion.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras for machine-learning training.
Two years of relevant industrial or academic experience.
Background in 2D or 3D signal/image processing using MATLAB or Python.
Coursework in calculus, linear algebra, data science, and probability.
Understanding of X-ray physics, CT physics, CT imaging, and image/signal-processing fundamentals.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated record of innovation in technology development.
Experience with CT-specific device operation and troubleshooting issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with research collaborations.
Self-starter who is energizing, results-oriented, and able to multitask.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and results orientation.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer-focused environment.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to gain buy-in for initiatives.

Responsibilities

Work with a broad cross-functional team.
Work across functions and team boundaries to implement and optimize system-level image-quality and dose-management features for new products and technology roadmaps.
Use broad technical expertise and experience to evaluate and tune complex designs, focusing on image quality, calibration, and dose management.
Provide domain expertise to own or lead technical design reviews, investigate technical risks, and develop innovative solutions for optimal system performance.
Develop methods to quantify subsystem interactions and their effects on system performance and image quality.
Develop requirements for key system performance parameters related to image quality, system safety, performance, and calibration.
Drive system tradeoff discussions during new product development through a full understanding of system architecture and interfaces.
Investigate customer questions and complaints and provide technical answers and solutions.
Provide technical leadership for project execution.
Implement and teach engineering principles and standards.
Drive innovation for competitive technical differentiation.
Mentor junior engineers in the area of expertise.