Job Description Summary
GE Aviation Systems is a leading provider of military and civil electrical power systems. We offer end to end solutions from power generation, power conversion, and through to distribution to the final utilization equipment. With Hybrid, all electric air vehicles, and larger military loads GE Aviation Systems power generation business is growing and well positioned with the latest advances in technology and facilities to support this exciting fast paced market. Come invent the future of flight with us!
The Lead Electrical Hardware Design Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team engaged in developing a new generation of Power Electronic systems for Aviation industry using state of the art power semiconductors and electronic components.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of both electrical sub-systems and power conversion systems using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
- Provide technical leadership on assigned projects to personnel / cross functional teams supporting the assigned project
- Design, test, and troubleshoot analog and digital electronics circuits.
- Analog circuits designs include analog filters, transistor and op-amp circuits, interface circuits, signal conditioning, AD and DA converters, Power supplies.
- Digital circuits designs include micro controllers, FPGA, communication interface circuits, logic families and digital memory
- Switching and linear power supplies design
- Design and specify magnetic components (inductors and transformers) for power system applications analog circuits
- Create EMI compliant designs and follow EMC best practices as they apply to analog and digital designs
- Provide guidance for the layout of PCBs; define power planes, critical circuits, and circuit boards
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Lab hands-on experience
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master's Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience of relevant electrical design experience)
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design
- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens. GE will require proof of status.
Desired Characteristics
- Power electronics experience
- Experience with high reliability electronic systems design
- Magnetic components knowledge
- Lab hands-on experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Working knowledge of FPGA development
- Some knowledge of DO-254 certification process
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- And more!
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en\global/desktop/assets/images/poster\screen\reader\optimized\w\supplement.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes