Lead Engineer - Electric Power Systems - Aerospace Research

Lead Power Systems Engineer

As a Lead Power Systems Engineer, you will be involved with leading the next generation of electrical systems in a team environment. You will vision, architect, design, and implement the next generation power systems for aircrafts and vehicles in adjacent domains, including space, marine, and land. In a multi-disciplinary team environment, you will both contribute and lead the development of advanced concepts for vehicle electric power conversion, generation, distribution.

Lead, shape, develop, and execute a vision for increased electrification of aero and space vehicles through working with customers, government agencies, universities, and relevant stakeholders. The electrification involves utilization of electric power systems for more electric vehicles (typically aircrafts), for propulsion augmentation, and other vision of electric power in vehicle context.

Develop breakthrough vehicle electrification technologies in areas including, but not limited to system design, control solutions, electric machines, electronics, and materials.

Develop, validate, and refine control algorithms for conventional and non-conventional electric machines using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) and experiments.

Lead and perform electric machines - power converter system integration while working closely with electric machine design team.

Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Aerospace Research, GE Businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of experience, primarily focused on controls applied to electric machines (Electrical Engineering preferred), or a Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• A track record of demonstrated success and execution of systems engineering and a flow down to solutions involving electrical and control systems design.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems including electromagnetic, thermal as well as mechanical technology aspects.
• Experience in direct or indirect leadership of a cross functional team of engineers.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• Excellent customer engagement skills
• Working knowledge of simulation tools including Simulink, AFSIM, and PLECs
• Must be willing to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• PHD with 2 years of experience with electric machines
• Expertise in dielectric materials for motors, generators, and power cables.
• Machine design expertise using finite element analysis tools
• Excellence in power system unit and supervisory controls including drives, exciters, and energy management controls.
• Security clearance
• MBA
• Programing languages including Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, and other languages used for real time unit and power controllers.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and proven ability to develop proposals and securing programs in US government DoD programs

The base pay range for this position is 90,000 - 175,000 USD Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. This posting is expected to close on November 10, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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