Specialist - Microelectronics - Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

As a Specialist - Microelectronics for Aerospace Research, you will work with and support engineers in executing various microelectronic and sensor-based system projects for GE Aerospace applications. You need to be comfortable with designing and populating printed circuits, populating wiring enclosures, and designing fixtures and systems for evaluation of electronic devices and sensors. You will be expected to support the electrical and mechanical evaluation of sensor systems, from mechanical alignment, computer or microcontroller connectivity, data collection analysis.
Aerospace Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry and shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our north star is a commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift one another and our communities. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs.
• Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, that facilitate the evaluation of sensor and devices intended for a wide variety of applications.
• Determine experimental requirements for evaluating electronic device and sensor systems by studying system and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement test procedures for systems and document performance characteristics.
• Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems unassisted where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined.
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor degree with 3 years of experience or Associate degree with 10 + years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electronics and sensor systems.
• Experience in designing and commissioning of electronic circuits and printed circuit board layout applied in sensor and measurement systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management.
• Substantial experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies.
• Experience in designing electrical and electronic subsystems for a wide range of applications.
• Experience with the experimental evaluation of electronics and sensor systems
• Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
• Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel
• Willingness to learn engineering software tools for design and experiment operation, like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LTSpice, Matlab, LabView etc.
• US Citizenship is required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

The base pay range for this position is 60,000 - 120,000 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. This posting is expected to close on March 29, 2025

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes