As an Advanced Lead Electrical Engineer at GE Aerospace's Advanced Technology Organization, you will lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems for aerospace applications, focusing on power conversion and control technologies. You will collaborate with a diverse team to conduct detailed analysis, modeling, and simulation to ensure system performance and compliance with industry standards. Your responsibilities include creating feasibility studies, defining requirements, and advancing technology readiness levels from New Technology Introduction (NTI) towards New Product Introduction (NPI). The role requires expertise in Model Based System Engineering tools like ANSYS EMAG, Simulink, or PLECS, as well as experience with lean methodologies such as Kaizen and Hoshin Kanri. You will also mentor junior engineers and lead technical reviews to ensure designs meet safety and regulatory requirements.
Skills
ANSYS EMAG
Simulink
PLECS
Model Based System Engineering
DO-160
MIL-STD-461
MIL-STD-810
Kaizen
Hoshin Kanri
Standard Work
Python
MATLAB
PostgreSQL
Lean Methodologies
Terraform
AWS
Git
JIRA
Confluence
What you'll do
Lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems for aerospace applications.
Perform detailed analysis and simulation of electrical systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Rapidly create concepts and studies to determine feasibility for high-power/high-density power conversion systems.
Define, analyze, and improve electrical system requirements for customers.
Utilize best practices to advance technology readiness levels from NTI towards NPI.
Develop electronics packaging technology roadmaps and collaborate on their implementation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus in Electronics, Power Electronics, Digital Control Systems, or Systems.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in an electrical engineering role involving complex product or technology development.
Experience leading the design and development of advanced electrical systems for aerospace applications.
Proficiency in technical communication through written proposals and verbal presentations.
Deep knowledge of electrical engineering principles and expertise in aerospace applications.
Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and provide technical guidance.
Familiarity with lean methodologies and experience in customer interactions and requirement elicitation.
Market check
Salary context
This
$105,600–$140,700
range sits above
10%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,000–$219,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$149,850–$216,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace (General Electric Aerospace) designs and produces commercial and military jet engines, components, and integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and airlines worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Engines
GE Aerospace currently has
33 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$173,000
across 21 roles with salary data.
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MATLAB
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CGA
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Control system techniques
Modelling and simulation
Controls hardware/systems