Job Description Summary

As the Lead Engineer for Electric Drive Control & Control you will be a key member of the Hybrid-Electric team within GE Aerospace. You will work on exciting projects like the next generation single aisle aircraft propulsion system with hybridization (RISE) or the next generation hybrid regional propulsion system (AMBER).

About Us
Join us and you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. As a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft, our substantial investment in research and development keeps us looking ahead. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.
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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the hybrid-electric rig control development for HV components
• Perform design and integration of electric drive control
• Collaborate with the interfacing disciplines of electric drive design and test
• Support the electric system concept development for hybrid applications.
• Use system simulation tools, such as Matlab, Simulink, or PLECS, to validate and refine electric machine control algorithms

Required Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering or similar field
• Multiple years of experience on electrical drive or rig control
• Experience in implementing modulation strategies for electronic power converters
• Proven expertise in time domain electric system analysis tools, preferably Simulink or PLECS
• Experience in tuning of basic control loops - current, voltage, speed
• Experience in validating electric machine controls through prototyping and laboratory testing
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HiL) tools
• Experience in power converter / electric machine integration
• Familiarity with transient/dynamic electric system theory and analysis
• Proven system thinker with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Desired Characteristics

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering or relevant field
• Excellent team player. Experience in working in a global team
• In-depth knowledge of electrical machines and their controls, especially permanent magnet topology.
• Passion for technical excellence and technology advancement
• Ability to self-manage workload across a number of projects, self-directed and motivated
• Industrial experience
• Aerospace experience

We offer

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. As a new joiner to GE Aerospace, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• company pension plan,
• supplemental health insurance,
• long service awards, invalidity and death insurance,
• holiday storage and fitness subsidy.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes