Power Electronics System and Controls Engineer

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Summary

The Power Electronics System and Controls Engineer provides consultation and technical direction to the team developing state-of-the art power conversion products. The activities include contributing to the design, development, troubleshooting, and verification of open and closed loop control systems for products and systems for the Aviation power industry. In this role, you will be responsible for performing engineering work and applied research in the development for next generation military aircraft and ground vehicles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing system control model using hardware and software techniques
• Work with project stakeholders to understand the project requirements and translate them to system control requirements for the project
• Work on developing system topologies that meets the requirements for the project
• Create or re-use a control model that is that is appropriate for the project
• Work on optimizing and tuning the control model
• Work on algorithm partitioning with system, software, and hardware engineers
• Collaborate with software, and hardware engineers to help them convert the control model into the code
• Collaborate with engineers to help them integrate the control model into system
• Simulate and model closed loop systems using MATLAB / Simulink / PLECS or equivalent simulation tools to support design and proposal efforts

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or from an accredited university or college
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering position

Desired Characteristics

• Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MATLAB / Simulink / PLECS or equivalent simulation tools
• Design experience with large power supplies or frequency converters
• Design experience using high performance digital control techniques for power converters
• Previous experience within the field of power electronics controls and applications, with a focus on avionics or military applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

The salary range for this position is 94,500 - 157,500 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes