CT Systems Scientist

GE HealthCare•Waukesha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Systems Scientist works in close collaboration with a cross-functional team made up of engineers, clinical applications, researchers, customers, marketing and field teams to define and develop new product technologies to meet customer needs. The CT Systems Scientist position distinguishes itself through a high emphasis on new product innovations and a strong focus on image/signal quality, system safety, and system calibration to drive significant design improvements in product architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field
2 -3 years of relevant academic or industry experience
Proven ability to develop timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems through strong understanding of mathematics, physics and image/signal processing fundamentals
Effective communication skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to pursue tasks to completion
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time
Must be willing to work in our Waukesha, WI facility full-time

Nice To Haves

CT physics, X-ray physics, CT calibration, CT imaging and CT image quality development experience
Ph.D. Degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Medical Physics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field
Demonstrated record of innovation in technology development
3 years of relevant academic or industry experience
Proficient in the use of software tools for analysis, modeling and simulations (Matlab, Python, C++)
Experience with CT specific device operation and troubleshooting issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with research collaborations
Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
Demonstrated problem solving ability and results orientation
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, matrixed, and customer focused environment
Excellent influencing skills and ability to gain buy-in for initiatives

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional team made up of engineers, marketing, product definition, and chief engineers to define system requirements for new products and technology roadmaps
Working across functions and team boundaries to define, design, and implement technology solutions on new product introductions
Developing timely and effective solutions for challenging design problems through strong understanding of mathematics, physics and image/signal processing fundamentals
Providing domain expertise to own/lead technical design reviews, investigation of technical risks, as well as providing innovative solutions to achieve optimal system performance
Developing methods to quantify subsystem interactions and their effects on system performance and image/signal quality.
Developing requirements for key system performance parameters as they relate to image/signal quality, system safety, performance and calibration
Driving system tradeoff discussions within new product developments by having a full understanding of system architecture and interfaces
Investigating customer questions and complaints to provide technical answers and solutions
Providing technical leadership for project execution
Implementing and teaching engineering principles and standards
Driving innovation for competitive technical differentiation
Mentoring junior engineers in area of expertise