Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Advanced Lead Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Y99000 General Electric Company; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company seeks active military personnel for a transition opportunity in aerospace engineering. This position is designed for service members nearing the end of their service, providing valuable experience in advanced electrical systems design.

Responsibilities include leading projects, performing detailed analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience without employment compensation as participants continue to receive military pay.

Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of service.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with lifecycle design and technical project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of advanced electrical systems for aerospace.
• Perform analysis and simulation of electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Simulation tools (ANSYS EMAG, Simulink, PLECS)

Project management

Model Based System Engineering

Customer interaction and requirement gathering

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Model Based System Engineering tools

Simulation software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real‑world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full‑time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real‑world training and work experience in in‑demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems, components, and architectures for aerospace applications.
• Perform detailed analysis, modeling, and simulation of electrical systems to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Rapidly create concepts and studies to determine feasibility for high power/high density power conversion and control systems.
• Technical communication through written proposals and verbal presentations.
• Define, analyze, and improve electrical system requirements for customers.
• Utilize best practices for TRL and MRL advancement to move projects from New Technology Introduction (NTI) towards New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Develop and collaborate on electronics packaging technology roadmaps.
• Identify and protect GE intellectual property.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead technical reviews, ensuring designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, with a focus in Electronics, Power Electronics, Digital Control Systems, and/or Systems.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an electrical engineering role with complex product or technology development.
• Desired Experiences: Lifecycle design experience from requirements through final application testing.
• Analysis of alternatives or feasibility using simulation tools such as ANSYS EMAG, Simulink, or PLECS.
• Use of Model Based System Engineering tools and concepts.
• Estimating and/or planning highly technical projects.
• Participating in or leading military standard testing such as MIL‑STD‑461 and MIL‑STD‑810 or commercial standards such as DO‑160.
• Customer briefing and interactions to elicit requirements or brief on proposed solutions.
• Advanced degree or coursework (Graduate Certificates or Graduate Degree).
• Familiarity with lean methodologies, including Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work.
• Proven track record of innovation and problem‑solving in complex technical environments.
• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering principles and aerospace applications.
• Ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

Additional Information

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)).

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No.

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).