GE Aerospace · 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical Systems - Aerospace Research
Niskayuna, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expGE Aerospace is a leader in the aerospace industry, seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for Electrical Systems. The role involves guiding research and innovation in electrical systems for both commercial and military applications, collaborating across disciplines to address complex technical issues, and leading major technology programs.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive roadmap, strategy, development, and execution of electrical system research with a focus on the transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients. This required both leading in new technology areas as well as partnering with other leaders in relevant component technologies
Identify long-term technical challenges and specific growth opportunities in electrical systems and associated component technologies for current or future GE Aerospace business units and develop research objectives and action plans to address these opportunities
Partner closely with team members spanning multiple technology domains within GE Aerospace Research and across the GE Aerospace business, including the global Digital & Electrical Systems, Materials & Manufacturing Technology, Aerothermal & Mechanical Systems Technology Disciplines, and associated technologists within GE Aerospace
Lead major programs in key business units or with key government agencies such as DARPA, AFRL, and others
Serve as a world class technical resource for the organization on complex issues
Conceptualize, develop, and evaluate leading-edge applied research
Lead technical reviews of key programs to ensure the right technical approach and quality are being delivered to our customers
Take a strategic role in shaping the organization competencies and technical leadership in Electrical Systems and associated component technology areas and work closely with DES CTH peer group to coach and mentor teams for technical excellence
Develop strong networks among GE Aerospace and external customers (including academia, government agencies/labs, and other partners) to build teams focused on maximizing outcomes and accelerating innovation
Coordinate and host internal and external visitors; enable GE Aerospace Research multi-disciplinary teams to see the future through collaborative, external engagements
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related fields
A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience and demonstrable experience leveraging computational modeling techniques for the development of manufacturing processes
A minimum of 7 years of experience leading teams or projects
Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in the areas of electrical systems as a whole and component technologies, preferentially to include, the application for electrification of flight and component technologies in power electronics and power conversion in a system context
Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and industry trends to guide strategy, make decisions, and communicate priorities
Demonstrated reputation as a “convener” across multiple technical disciplines
Experience leading large research teams and reporting out to executive-level leaders both internally and externally
Proven success in guiding teams to develop novel breakthrough technologies
Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well-defined
Demonstrated track-record of influencing and working with government funding agencies
Demonstrated experience at identifying and capturing funding for innovative ideas across a broad network of external agencies
Experience leading large government research programs and writing successful R&D proposals
Experience in working with global teams
Experience in driving new ideas from concept to demonstration
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multimillion-dollar programs with complex stakeholder groups
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to able to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Science, or related fields
15+ years of relevant professional experience and demonstrable experience leveraging computational modeling techniques for the development of manufacturing processes
Demonstrated thought leadership and ability to lead through influence and collaboration
Familiarity with GE Aerospace and proven ability to leverage networks to achieve outcomes
Highly regarded international reputation and extensive external network (academics, technical communities, external agencies, government labs, etc.)
Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations
Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment
Strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains
Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment
Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary-less/solution-focused approach
Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from research to a product
Excellent communication skills at all levels of an organization
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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