As a Research Engineer Electrical Systems Engineering you will independently execute and contribute to technology programs in design modeling analysis and control of advanced electrical power conversion systems developing advanced power electronics topologies leveraging recent advancements in components packaging and controls and deliver solutions for high power density cost quality and performance for power conversion system for hybrid electric and more electric applications
You will collaborate with GE Aerospace and Advanced Research Centre technologists to innovate for the future and deliver on our commitment to sustainability safety and quality for our customers while advancing future of flight
As a Research engineer you will:
Simulate and analyse complete system models for aircraft power distribution system hybrid electric propulsion system and more electric propulsion system
Simulate analyse and design advanced electrical power conversion systems consisting of electromechanical systems power electronics and controls.
Design develop and implement power converter control FPGA/DSP for hybrid electric/more electric applications
Develop and implement in hardware advanced controls of electrical system.
Develop embedded controls using FPGA and microcontrollers
Conduct power electronics research involving modeling and simulation of components and circuits design of power electronic circuits and controls and test of lab scale circuit and system prototype
Design and develop high frequency resonant converters for Aerospace applications
Write and orally represent the research to its business customers and at technical conferences
work with multi-disciplinary boarder team or independently deliver based on the requirements of project
Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and quality.
In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
proven interpersonal skills and provides informal guidance to new team members
Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or a Master degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of industry experience in an advanced technology development environment designing building and testing power electronics and controls system modeling
Strong expertise in simulation and analysis of electrical systems and electromechanical systems
Understanding of power devices and their gate driver
Understanding of EMI/EMC
Understanding of electronics packaging
Hands-on PCB design hardware design and build experience in power circuits and systems
Experience designing and developing high frequency magnetics
Experience in circuit and system simulation tools such as PLECS Saber Matlab/Simulink etc
Experience FPGA/Microcontroller programming
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently as we'll as in collaborative team environment
Unfailing dedication to deadlines and commitments
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document plan market and execute programs. Established project management skills.
Experience in power converter and control for high frequency high power applications
