Lead Engineer - Electric Power Systems - Aerospace Research

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

79d • $90,000 - $175,000

About The Position

As a Lead Power Systems Engineer you will be involved with leading the next generation of electrical systems in a team environment. You will not only be a Senior Power System Engineer at GE Aerospace, but you will also vision, architect, design, and implement the next generation power systems for aircrafts and vehicles in adjacent domains, including space, marine, and land. In a multi-disciplinary team environment, you will both contribute and lead the development of advanced concepts for vehicle electric power conversion, generation, and distribution.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience, primarily focused on controls applied to electric machines (Electrical Engineering preferred), or a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• A track record of demonstrated success and execution of systems engineering and a flow down to solutions involving electrical and control systems design.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems including electromagnetic, thermal as well as mechanical technology aspects.
• Experience in direct or indirect leadership of a cross functional team of engineers.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Working knowledge of simulation tools including Simulink, AFSIM, and PLECs.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY.

Nice To Haves

• PhD with 2 years of experience with electric machines.
• Expertise in dielectric materials for motors, generators, and power cables.
• Machine design expertise using finite element analysis tools.
• Excellence in power system unit and supervisory controls including drives, exciters, and energy management controls.
• Security clearance.
• MBA.
• Programming languages including Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages used for real time unit and power controllers.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and proven ability to develop proposals and securing programs in US government DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, shape, develop, and execute a vision for increased electrification of aero and space vehicles through working with customers, government agencies, universities, and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop breakthrough vehicle electrification technologies in areas including system design, control solutions, electric machines, electronics, and materials.
• Develop, validate, and refine control algorithms for conventional and non-conventional electric machines using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) and experiments.
• Lead and perform electric machines - power converter system integration while working closely with electric machine design team.
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• 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: Utilities
• Education Level: Master's degree