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Principal Systems Engineer
GE Aerospace. Technically lead a diverse engineering team developing advanced multifunction RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering methodology and the development of complex aerospace hardware, with a strong focus on technical performance, cost management, and schedule adherence. Proven ability to lead diverse engineering teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Systems Engineering MethodologyComplex Aerospace Hardware DevelopmentLeadership in Engineering TeamsExperience with Xilinx DevicesKnowledge of VPX Standards
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Hard Skills
Systems AnalysisRequirements VerificationEmbedded Hardware ImplementationSignal ProcessingPCB DesignFPGA Firmware DevelopmentSoftware-Defined SystemsTechnical Baseline ManagementMixed-Signal AnalysisAlgorithm Development
Soft Skills
Excellent Organization SkillsStrong Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
PSpiceLTspiceAltiumSOLIDWORKSKeysight ADSSTKMATLAB SimulinkRequirements Management ToolsMBSE
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree in STEM Field (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Space ApplicationsAerospace HardwareHigh-Reliability ApplicationsHigh-Survivability ApplicationsSpace Environment ApplicationsProduct Development Life CycleNetworking ProtocolsOSI Model Layers
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Technically lead a diverse engineering team developing advanced multifunction RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications
- Own the systems engineering process for programs
- Ensure completion of systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation
- Act as the program technical champion, representative, and point of contact
- Prepare for and present at major internal and external customer design reviews
- Provide technical expertise for IR&D and new product initiatives
- Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
- Collaborate with program managers and project chief engineers to ensure successful program execution
- Guide program teams in solving problems through a holistic systems engineering approach
- Work with engineering leadership to grow an effective engineering organization
- Support travel to Fairfax, Virginia corporate headquarters as needed, up to 25%
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 9 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 7 years with a master's degree
- Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery
- Highly accomplished in one or more engineering or scientific domains, with fluency across multiple relevant technical/scientific domains
- Proficient in applying systems engineering methodology to product design and development
- Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Preferred: MS degree in a STEM field
- Experience in software-defined systems
- Experience with space industry product development life cycles
- Experience with high-reliability, high-survivability, and/or space environment applications
- Experience with complex electronics product design, including PCBAs, mechanical structures, mission software, and FPGA firmware
- Experience with Xilinx devices, including Zynq UltraScale+ or Versal architecture
- Knowledge of VPX standards (VITA 46 and VITA 65)
- Experience implementing embedded hardware
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, PCB routing, high-speed data design, mixed-signal analysis/design, and signal integrity analysis
- Experience in signal processing and/or algorithm development
- Experience with CAD tools such as PSpice, LTspice, Altium, SOLIDWORKS, and Keysight ADS
- Experience with systems engineering tools such as STK, MATLAB Simulink, requirements management/databases, and MBSE
- Experience with one or more OSI model layers and understanding of networking protocols
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance with AD&D
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance with AD&D
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital insurance
- Pet insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- DCFSA
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- 401(k), including company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Maternity leave
- Military leave
- Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles
- Remote position
- Up to 25% travel to Fairfax, Virginia corporate headquarters as needed