Job Description Summary

The Staff Engineer for Electronics and Embedded Systems will be responsible for developing and deploying the next generation of sensor and measurement systems for GE Aerospace Engine Test. You will work hands-on in a collaborative team to design and integrate sensor electronics, electrical hardware, and data acquisition systems. You will participate in system-level integration with engine and test site hardware to ensure successful operation of the sensor systems and data acquisition. You will interpret sensor data and deliver clear insights to customers that can be used to understand engine and component performance and health. You will lead creation and execution of roadmaps for sensor technology maturation as you help to develop the future of engine and component testing.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to design, procure, and evaluate sensor and measurement systems to acquire data on engine and component tests
• Develop and test sensor electronics, electrical systems, signal conditioning systems, and front-end data acquisition
• Lead roadmaps for sensor technology development and maturation and proactively apply new technologies
• Integrate advanced sensors with test data systems and/or engine control systems
• Gather and translate customer requirements into executable measurement system specifications 
• Plan and lead laboratory and field validation testing and data acquisition
• Formulate and implement project plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments
• Provide technical guidance to other personnel and assigned teams; mentor others in the organization
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues and significant developments
• Identify need for technical and program reviews
• Lead technical and program reviews and participate as a reviewer
• Remain current in the state of the art within your own technical specialty
• Participate in Design Reviews and create and review proper technical documentation consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide technical leadership on complex problems and proactively develop creative solutions in manufacturing, technology, and engineering
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• At least 4 years of experience in embedded development and design.
• At least 6 additional years of experience in an electrical or electronics engineering position

Desired Characteristics

• Experience designing and integrating electronics, electrical systems, instrumentation, or sensors
• Experience in SoC designs, development, and applications
• Experience in precision measurement systems, signal processing, analog-to-digital conversion, and front-end data acquisition
• Experience in Verilog and FPGA application development and implementations
• Skilled in system-level integration and data acquisition
• In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools
• Ability and desire to teach and mentor
• Experience in owning and executing technology roadmaps and developing and maturing state-of-the-art systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to guide and influence others
• Successful experience working with multi-functional engineering teams to solve complex problems 
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated project management skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information