Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

GE Aerospace, through Intergalactic Spaceworx, develops high-reliability aerospace technologies and systems. The Senior Electrical Systems Engineer will lead the architecture, design, verification, and validation of digital power conversion, electric drive, and Thermal Management Systems control systems, while coordinating cross-functional integration and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

Own system‑level requirements flow‑down for digital power conversion hardware, decomposing customer and system requirements into clear, testable hardware and firmware requirements, and ensuring traceability throughout the design lifecycle

Document and communicate design decisions, analyses, and test outcomes through formal reports and technical reviews, ensuring traceability and a strong customer‑driven focus

Lead architecture and detailed design of digital power conversion, including DC/DC stages, gate drives, protection circuits, sensing chains, and control electronics, with emphasis on high‑voltage and high‑power aerospace applications

Plan and execute verification and validation of digital power conversion hardware and systems, including procedure authorship, lab setup, and execution of environmental, functional, and performance tests (e.g., DO160/MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-704‑type conditions, thermal, vibration, electrical stress)

Define and validate insulation coordination and HV design rules, including creepage/clearance and high‑voltage practices for converters and drive systems operating at several kilovolts, to meet aerospace safety and reliability expectations

Design and Review PCBs and schematics for power stages, gate drivers, control boards, and sensing modules using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Altium), collaborating with layout, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs

Lead high‑voltage testing and qualification activities, including partial discharge (corona) tests and insulation tests at altitude and ground level, using results to drive design improvements and ensure long‑term reliability

Work with AI&T to develop and improve automated test benches and lab infrastructure for digital power testing, including scripting and automation where appropriate, and act as a champion for lab safety, structured test procedures, and safe operation at high voltage and high power

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to early career engineers and peers in power converter design, HV test, and system integration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and respect for people

Contribute to proposals, trade studies, and technology roadmaps for TMS control systems, digital power systems, including evaluation of new topologies, devices, and architectures

Preferred

Strong background in electrical systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and PCB/schematic design for power and control boards (gate drivers, sensors, DSP/control boards, HVDC filters, EMI filters), including DO160/MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-704‑aware design practices and integration with system‑level requirements

Demonstrated technical leadership in complex aerospace programs and coordination of cross‑functional teams, with clear alignment to GE Aerospace Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven)

Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for power electronics (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice, PSIM, PSCAD) and experience using them to guide design and test

Proficient use of IBM DOORS and familiarity with MBSE tools

Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence

Experience designing and validating high‑voltage, high‑power conversion systems (e.g., up to several kilovolts) for aerospace, including insulation coordination and partial discharge considerations

Hands‑on HV lab experience, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, HV test setups, and automated test benches, with a demonstrated commitment to lab safety and structured test procedures

Requirements Decomposition

PCB Design

Schematic Design

Power Board Design

Control Board Design

Gate Driver Design

Sensor Integration

DSP Board Design

HVDC Filter Design

EMI Filter Design

DO-160 Design Practices

MIL-STD-461 Design Practices

MIL-STD-704 Design Practices

System Requirements Integration

Aerospace Program Experience

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PSIM

PSCAD

Power Electronics Modeling

Power Electronics Simulation

Test Guidance

IBM DOORS

Model-Based Systems Engineering

JIRA

Confluence

High-Voltage Conversion Systems

High-Power Conversion Systems

Aerospace Power Conversion

Partial Discharge

High-Voltage Lab Testing

Oscilloscope Operation

Power Analyzer Operation

High-Voltage Test Setups

Automated Test Benches

Structured Test Procedures

Cross-Functional Coordination

Respect for People

Continuous Improvement

Customer Focus

Lab Safety

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary

Commission based on the plan

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services

GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions

Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

This position can be remote or on-site in St. George Utah

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Professional development

Challenging careers

Company

Jet and turboprop engines and systems for aviation aircraft

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

https://www.geaerospace.com/

Founded in 1892

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with emphasis in power electronics, power conversion, or electric drives

Significant experience (e.g., 15+ years) in electrical engineering and electrical systems engineering with focus on power electronics, digital power conversion, and/or electric drive systems, and controls hardware for aerospace or similarly demanding applications

Proven experience leading the design, verification, and validation of power conversion hardware (DC/DC, AC/DC, DC/AC) and associated control electronics

Experience with high‑voltage systems, insulation coordination, and HV testing and qualification activities

Demonstrated ability to work across cross‑functional technical teams and manage technical scope, schedule, and risk

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))

Strong background in electrical systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and PCB/schematic design for power and control boards (gate drivers, sensors, DSP/control boards, HVDC filters, EMI filters), including DO160/MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-704‑aware design practices and integration with system‑level requirements

Demonstrated technical leadership in complex aerospace programs and coordination of cross‑functional teams, with clear alignment to GE Aerospace Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven)

Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for power electronics (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice, PSIM, PSCAD) and experience using them to guide design and test

Proficient use of IBM DOORS and familiarity with MBSE tools

Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence

Experience designing and validating high‑voltage, high‑power conversion systems (e.g., up to several kilovolts) for aerospace, including insulation coordination and partial discharge considerations

Hands‑on HV lab experience, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, HV test setups, and automated test benches, with a demonstrated commitment to lab safety and structured test procedures

Significant experience (e.g., 15+ years) in electrical engineering and electrical systems engineering with focus on power electronics, digital power conversion, and/or electric drive systems, and controls hardware for aerospace or similarly demanding applications.

Required skills

Power Electronics, Digital Power Conversion, Electric Drive Systems, DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC Conversion, High-Voltage Systems, Insulation Coordination, High-Voltage Testing and Qualification, Power Electronics Controls, PCB and Schematic Design, Aerospace Systems Engineering, MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice, PSIM, PSCAD, IBM DOORS, MBSE

Preferred skills

Proficient use of IBM DOORS and familiarity with MBSE tools, Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence

Experience

15+ years