Principal 2 - Software Engineer - Controls

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Programs Controls Technical Leader (Senior Engineer) will report to the Control Systems Manager within the GE Evendale Advanced Technologies Organization.

The engineer will be responsible for leading the Controls advancement of two significant advanced technologies programs.

This role reflects the essential nature of improved engine / airframe integration and incorporation of advanced technologies towards achieving aviation industry sustainability goals in the first half of the 21st century.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Controls Leader for a Demonstrator Engine Program - recognized as Controls technical expert / PoC for Systems questions and decisions.
• Scope Controls and Transient lead roles and responsibilities and organize team to effectively execute on early concept maturation.
• Drive controls studies / trades in line with systems momentums.
• Drive requirements architecture; ensure connectivity with and consistency with other demonstrators requirements.
• Determine Hierarchal architecture strategy given reuse
• Steer Engine Systems through TRD development; ensure alignment with Controls needs
• Leverage requirement traceability tools.
• Guide control concept of operations. Guide clarity and Systems consensus on the limitations of the demonstrator given that Con Ops.
• Steer overall CFM integration approach, including interface definition given fuel system ownership at Safran and integrated test approach.
• Guide starter sizing and start integration.

Additionally, you will responsible to continually mature your personal and professional development through training opportunities, mentorship, and formal career path identification.

You will also be responsibility to own a strategic initiative within the Commercial Controls section unrelated to program activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited university or college
• 5 years of experience in Controls engineering

Desired Characteristics

• Highly-motivated, self-starting, and passionate
• Exceptional communication skills and willingness to continually improve communication and influencing skills in more-distributed work environments
• Experience managing interface specifications and interface control documents
• Control system design experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated team leadership, collaboration, and facilitation skills
• Flexible and friendly approach to working in teams
• Project planning and project management experience
• Keen listener and innate drive to succeed

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