Principal Engineer - Electric Machine Design

Job Description Summary

The Systems Architect - Electrification role for Electrical Systems requires broad technical and organizational leadership that will help shape strategy, help with a technology vision, and drive systems technology with our military and commercial businesses. This role will be responsible for shaping and driving a systems electrification roadmap, obtaining stakeholder buy in from critical subsystems of generation, control, distribution, and protection. This includes making system trade offs between electrical, thermal, structural, and other disciplines.

Job Description

You will:

• First and foremost, embrace and drive a culture of safety, transparency, and humility.
• Help understand internal and external customer requirements, aid in shaping and driving roadmaps, strategy, development, and execution of electrical systems R&D with a focus on working in a team to take concepts to practice in the form of products and/or services. This requires both leadership in new technology areas as well as partnering with other leaders in relevant disciplines.
• Lead by example-mentoring team members and collaborating with peers to turn high-level strategy into technical reality. You'll play a vital role in recruiting diverse talent that respects our values but isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to better serve our markets.
• Help identify long-term technical system and subsystem challenges as well as specific growth opportunities regarding electrical systems and associated subsystem for current and future more electric or electrified vehicles in air, land, marine, and space environments.
• Partner closely with team members spanning multiple technology domains within GE Aerospace Research and across the GE Aerospace business, including the global Digital & Electrical Systems (DES), Materials & Manufacturing Technology, Aerothermal & Mechanical Systems Technology disciplines, and associated technologists within GE Aerospace.
• Originate and lead major programs in key business units and with key government agencies such as DARPA, NASA, DOD (AFRL, ARL, ONR, ... ) and others.
• Develop strong networks among GE Aerospace, our suppliers, partners, and external customers (including academia, government agencies/labs, and other partners) to build teams focused on maximizing outcomes and accelerating innovation.
• Coordinate and host internal and external visitors; enable GE Aerospace Research multi-disciplinary teams to see the future through collaborative, external engagements.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Electrical Power and Energy Engineering with 7 years of industry experience.
• Working knowledge of power conversion, electrical protection and a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with deep-domain Subject Matter Experts to execute complex programs
• Hands on Experience in electrical systems technology, systems engineering, and integration in either the automotive, aerospace or industrial power systems.
• Track record of actively mentoring and nurturing peers and developing emerging talent.
• Track record of originating, shaping, and securing R&D projects for internal and/or external customers
• Experience leading large research programs and delivering technology solutions on time and within budget
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics:

• Deep domain knowledge in technology relevant electrification areas such as: electrical systems, hybrid electric propulsion for commercial and military platforms, semiconductor and microelectronics technology for power electronics, controls, protection, and prognostics & health monitoring for Aerospace and/or Automotive power electronics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from early concept design to new product introduction
• Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined
• Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications and/or conference presentations

The base pay range for this position is 130,000 - 240,000 USD annually . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close March 17th, 2026

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Compensation Grade

SPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes