Embedded Systems Senior Staff Testing Specialist

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

91d • $200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

An Embedded System Senior Staff Engineer will be responsible for the electronic design, firmware design, manufacturing, testing, and support of a real time embedded system used to validate engine control system Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for both internal GE Aerospace and external customers. The FADEC Test System (FTS) is used for Software-in-the-loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing in the initial design and field support of engine control systems throughout the life of the product. The role will include the design, fabrication, and integration of custom circuit board to meet specific controls engineering customer needs, as well as the design and fabrication of custom electrical harnesses and wiring for use at test and to support rapid progression between engine types.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Engineering or Sciences from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 6 years of electronic design & test experience, spanning analog and digital circuitry, preferably including avionics and embedded interfaces in Aerospace or equivalent industry.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.
• Creates robust component, logic and systems designs to ensure product safety, system and component reliability and preservation of operational capability.
• Integrates and balances overall customer and engine requirements and internal best practices to develop and advance overall system functional architecture.
• Designs electrical system architecture and ensures compatible component functional requirements which deliver power, sensing, computation and actuation, meeting system level requirements within specified environment throughout the lifecycle.
• Supports production and field event investigations.
• Requires specialized knowledge within electrical hardware design and aviation controls software.
• Influences the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Leads functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(K) savings opportunity with the company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree