Principal Investigator - MEMS Inertial Products

at  GE Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!
Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you.
Location: Grand Rapids, MI or Clearwater, FL
This position, which offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, is based in Grand Rapids or Clearwater, FL and necessitates a presence in the office for 2-3 days each week. An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.
GE Aerospace offers a pivotal role for a Principal Investigator to spearhead the creation of MEMS-based Inertial Products, enhancing Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions. This role entails leading the technical vision, driving product excellence and competitive edge through innovation, and advising senior leadership on technology strategies that address customer needs and secure market leadership. The position combines strategic planning, research, and direct development to deliver superior MEMS-based PNT products, with a focus on launching groundbreaking offerings in 2024 and beyond.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related technical or scientific field of study from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical product development or technology research role(s).

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the above, the Principal Investigator role and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the technical design and development of embedded hardware & software which implements advanced digital signal processing and controls solutions.
• Discover value for customers by identifying key industry problems/opportunities which can be solved within GE’s product roadmaps.
• Define key technologies and organizational competencies which are needed to solve customer problems and support product evolutions.
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to develop Multi-Generational Technology Plans which align with or extend Multi-Generational Product Plans.
• Collaborate with product leaders and GE Research to identify and pursue R&D programs that fund the development of key technologies.
• Define and lead R&D programs (with internal and external partners) which advance technologies and organizational capabilities.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers to define product solutions which utilize new technologies (or new applications of existing technologies).
• Retain strong knowledge of emerging technologies, innovations, new technology applications, and segment-specific industry trends.
• Form and cultivate industry relationships through participation in standard setting committee conferences and technical symposiums.
• Influence key technical decision makers in ways that are favorable to GE’s product and services strategy.
• Actively participate in growth and mentoring of engineering talent and provide strong contributions to strategic workforce planning activities.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers, and the marketing and sales staff to pursue new business, write proposals, and estimate cost.

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• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).