Principal Engineer - Electrical Systems

GE Aerospace • Elgin Township, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Architect – Electrification role for Electrical Systems requires broad technical and organizational leadership that will help shape strategy, help with a technology vision, and drive systems technology with our military and commercial businesses. This role will be responsible for shaping and driving a systems electrification roadmap, obtaining stakeholder buy in from critical subsystems of generation, control, distribution, and protection. This includes making system trade offs between electrical, thermal, structural, and other disciplines.

Requirements

• PhD in with 5 years of industry experience, a Masters with 10 years of experience in engineering with a focus on electrical systems in automotive, marine, or aerospace domains.
• Technical, hands on expertise in one or more of the following areas: electrical power system design, system trades and analysis, electrical machine design, power systems controls implementation, or power systems materials R&D — with working knowledge across the broader set.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with deep-domain Subject Matter Experts to execute complex programs
• Track record of actively mentoring and nurturing peers and developing emerging talent.
• Track record of originating, shaping, and securing R&D projects for internal and/or external customers
• Experience leading large research programs and delivering technology solutions on time and within budget
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Eligible and willing to undergo a background investigation to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Nice To Haves

• Deep domain expertise in one or more electrification technology areas, including: electrical power systems, hybrid electric propulsion for commercial and/or military platforms, semiconductor and microelectronics technology for power electronics, and controls, protection, or prognostics & health monitoring for aerospace and/or automotive applications.
• Proven ability to advance innovative concepts from early-stage design through new product introduction or fielded capability.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and/or recognized conference venues.
• Active U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, transparency, and humility.
• Bring deep technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: electrical power system design, system trades and analysis, electrical machine design, power systems controls implementation, or power systems materials R&D — with working knowledge across the broader set.
• Shape and drive electrical systems R&D strategy — from roadmap development through execution — in close partnership with internal and external customers across air, land, marine, and space applications.
• Lead and mentor team members, recruit diverse talent, and translate high-level strategy into technical reality.
• Originate and lead major programs with key government agencies (DARPA, NASA, AFRL, ARL, ONR, etc.) and across GE Aerospace business units.
• Build and sustain strong networks across GE Aerospace, academia, government labs, suppliers, and partners to accelerate innovation and maximize outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external engagements to foster multi-disciplinary collaboration and forward-looking technical vision.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees