Job Description Summary

The Senior Inspection Systems and Signal Analytics Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced inspection technologies. This role focuses on system-level solutions that integrate sensors, data acquisition, signal analytics, and inversion algorithms, with emphasis on sensor miniaturization and solving complex inverse problems for inspection and monitoring applications.

Job Description

Job Description

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

System-Level Inspection Technology Development

• Lead the architecture, design, and integration of end-to-end inspection systems, including sensors, electronics, data acquisition, and analytics.
• Translate inspection requirements and performance targets into system specifications and test plans.
• Own system-level trade-off decisions across hardware, software, and inspection performance.

Signal Analytics and Inverse Problem Solving

• Develop and implement signal analytics methods for processing, denoising, and interpreting inspection data.
• Formulate and solve inverse problems to infer material states, defects, or geometry from measured signals.
• Drive implementation of advanced algorithms (e.g., optimization, reconstruction, classification) to improve detection and characterization.

Sensor Technology and Miniaturization

• Lead efforts in sensor selection, design, and miniaturization for embedded, portable, or integrated inspection solutions.
• Evaluate and optimize sensor performance, robustness, and reliability in realistic operating environments.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to integrate miniaturized sensors into inspection platforms.

Technical Leadership and Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership on inspection technology, signal analytics, and system integration topics.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and scientists on system-level thinking and hands-on implementation.
• Review designs, algorithms, and test results to ensure technical rigor and alignment with project objectives.

Testing, Validation, and Continuous Improvement

• Plan and lead system-level tests, pilots, and validation activities in lab and field environments.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement in sensitivity, robustness, and usability.
• Document system behavior, limitations, and lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, operations, quality, and product management teams to ensure inspection solutions meet business and customer needs.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to roadmaps, proposals, and strategy for inspection technologies and related products.

Required Qualifications

• Industry Experience
  • 10-15 years of industry experience in inspection or medical imaging technology, sensor systems, signal analytics, or closely related areas.
• System-Level Expertise
  • Proven track record building complete systems (from concept to deployment) that integrate sensors, data acquisition, and signal processing.
  • Demonstrated experience solving system-level challenges, including integration, performance optimization, and robustness in real-world environments.
  • Hands-on experience debugging and resolving issues across hardware, firmware/software, and analytics.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical Skills
  • Strong background in industrial inspection technology/medical imaging technology and sensor-based measurement systems.
  • Deep experience in signal analytics, including time- and frequency-domain methods, filtering, feature extraction, and pattern recognition.
  • Practical experience with sensor miniaturization, packaging, and integration into constrained or embedded environments.
  • Experience with inverse problems, including problem formulation, regularization, and numerical solution methods.
  • Proficiency with programming or analysis tools (such as MATLAB, Python, or similar) for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving
  • Ability to break down complex system-level problems into actionable tasks and solutions.
  • Strong data-driven decision-making skills and comfort working with incomplete or noisy data.
  • High attention to detail and a strong focus on reliability, quality, and repeatability.
• Leadership and Communication
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and influence system architecture decisions.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills to document approaches, summarize results, and present recommendations.
  • Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders across functions and locations.

Work Environment

• Role may involve work in laboratory, pilot, or field environments with inspection equipment and sensors.
• Some travel may be required to support testing, deployment, customer interaction, or collaboration with partners and suppliers.

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes