Lead Engineer: Power Electronics and Controls

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Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• As a Lead Engineer, you will:

  • Dive into the simulation and analysis of complete system models for aircraft power distribution, hybrid electric propulsion, and more electric propulsion systems.
  • Design, develop, and build state-of-the-art power converters for hybrid electric and more electric applications.
  • Bring advanced controls to life in hardware, including the design and development of embedded controls using FPGA and microcontrollers.
  • Innovate high-frequency resonant converters tailored for aerospace applications.

• Showcase your research by writing and presenting to business customers and at technical conferences.

• Collaborate with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team or take the reins independently to deliver project excellence.

• Drive technical projects to success, meeting timelines and quality standards with unwavering dedication.

• Leverage your deep understanding of key business drivers to integrate your work seamlessly with other teams, contributing to the broader mission.

• Use your judgment and creativity to propose innovative solutions, drawing on your experience and on-the-job training.

• Tap into a wealth of technical skills and analytical thinking to solve complex problems, utilizing multiple internal resources.

• Demonstrate your exceptional interpersonal skills by providing informal guidance to new team members and fostering a collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of industry experience in advanced technology development, focusing on designing, building, and testing power electronics and controls, as well as system modeling.

• Expertise in the simulation and analysis of electrical and electromechanical systems.

• A strong grasp of controller design for various power converters.

• In-depth knowledge of power devices and their gate drive requirements.

• Proficiency in designing for EMI/EMC compliance.

• Familiarity with electronics packaging.

• Hands-on experience in PCB design, hardware design, and building power circuits and systems.

• Experience in designing and developing high-frequency magnetics.

• Proficiency in circuit and system simulation tools such as PLECS, Saber, Matlab/Simulink, etc.

• Experience in FPGA/Microcontroller programming.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

• An unwavering dedication to meeting deadlines and commitments.

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

At GE Aerospace we are always searching for great talent. While we might not have a specific job for you today, we want to know about you when we do. As actual openings become available, you may be contacted to discuss a potential opportunity.

About Us:

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.

Closing comment:

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes