Staff Engineer - Aircraft Electrical Integration

Job Description Summary Do you have a passion for aircraft electrification and sustainability? In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze the aircraft level benefits and integration of hybrid electric systems as we move toward a more electric aircraft. As an Aircraft Electrical Integration engineer, you will interface with customers to understand how our engine and hybrid electric system design decisions impact the mission performance of the aircraft. These analyses will support future product strategy, engine, electric motor and power electronics design optimization, as well as marketing & sales campaigns.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

Additionally, as an Aircraft Electrical Integration engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Create current and future aircraft models with GE / partner engines and competitor engines including the electrical system
• Lead and execute mission analysis studies for current and future aircraft with GE and partners
• Lead and execute IP and trade studies on the interface between the aircraft electrical system and the propulsion system electrical system.
• Lead and execute economic analysis of current and future aircraft with GE and airframe partners
• Provide key results / conclusions to engineering, project, & marketing / sales peers & leadership
• Support GE product strategy / design development through assessment of potential future aircraft/engine performance capability and provide technical recommendations on electrical interface decisions
• Support GE / airframer engine and electrical system technical requirements development (thrust, offtakes, constraints, etc...)
• Support GE / partner engine design & optimization through aircraft/engine performance assessments
• Provide aircraft / engine and electrical system integration and optimization support
• Interact effectively with airframer contacts regarding integration, performance, and economic issues
• Mentor and drive teams to adhere to best practices and processes and identify and improve processes
• Share lessons learned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering position at an airframer doing electrical systems modeling
• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT :
• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience in aircraft / airline industry
• Strong interest in hybrid electric systems
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, & influencing skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Superior networking skills

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 . 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).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes