Job Description Summary

As a Lead Sustaining Engineer for Critical Infrastructure Communications (CIC) at GE Grid Solutions, you will be responsible for maintaining industry-leading solutions for industrial grade wired and wireless communications products. CIC is seeking an experienced engineer who is team-oriented, can thrive in the critical path, and has a demonstrated track record with RF, digital hardware and firmware maintenance.

A successful candidate will be a subject matter expert with practical circuit-level design, RF design, and embedded firmware knowledge as well as being comfortable in a laboratory environment working on RF communications equipment. The ideal candidate should have working knowledge at the system level, as the candidate will be required to own various aspects of the design throughout the product lifecycle including production. The successful candidate must also be capable of working collaboratively with peers in the engineering organization to ensure design goals are met and critical trade-offs are identified. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills to accurately convey complex solutions to audiences of varying technical expertise on a cross-functional team spanning multiple international sites.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead activities related to the sustaining and maintenance of industrial-grade wireless communications equipment by applying principles and techniques of electrical engineering, software engineering and communications systems requirements.

• Perform sustaining engineering activities for legacy RF products by mitigating component shortages through qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and sub-assemblies to address obsolescence

• Perform sustaining engineering activities as related to software and firmware development to assist with hardware changes or as related to technical field issues

• Distill product requirements into technical requirements, estimate scope of work, and maintain designs as required to meet project deadlines.

• Ownership of design specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts containing analog, digital, RF, and power supply elements.

• Work onsite with a team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Embedded Firmware Engineers in an office/lab environment.

• Ensure compliance to product safety, emissions, and performance standards supporting 3rd party certification labs as needed.

• Support and troubleshoot existing product design deficiencies reported by customers and manufacturing.

• Provide support and assist with troubleshooting deficiencies reported by customers affecting existing products developed at remote/international offices

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of hardware and software design with an ability to leverage technical experience to overcome complex design challenges.

• Provide product support to Systems and Applications Engineering teams.

• Provide support and specifications to Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of prior RF circuit design experience and product development.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with firmware and software development

• Minimum of 5 years with analog hardware design.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with the design of wideband and narrowband receiver chains, LNAs, and other subcomponents.

• Experience with Linux operating system as well as real-time embedded operating systems

• Experience with direct conversion and super heterodyne radio architectures.

• Experience with the analysis of wireless communications systems with a focus on VHF/UHF frequency bands.

• Experience using signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

• Ability to perform schematic and PCB layouts using ECAD software (ex. Altium Designer).

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and quickly adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Ability to solder/desolder surface mount and through hole components using a soldering station and heat gun.

• Familiarity with MCU, SoC, and modem Integration.

• Familiarity with 4G LTE, 5G, and WiFi technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate with a team to resolve technical issues.

• Demonstrated ability to produce relevant design documentation.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

The base pay range for this position is 85,600.00 -142,600.00 USD Annual. 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 a 10% variable incentive bonus and is eligible for compensation time. This posting is expected to close on (9/30/24)

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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: No