Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

GE Aerospace; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Electrical Systems Engineer to lead high‑reliability digital power conversion and electric drive system development, spanning architecture, design, verification, and validation of Thermal Management Systems. You will drive cross‑functional integration across hardware, test, and manufacturing to deliver safe, compliant aerospace solutions.

The role emphasizes responsibility for system requirements flow‑down, architecture, and HV testing, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with emphasis on power electronics or electric drives.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering with focus on power electronics and aerospace/defense-grade systems.
• Experience leading design, verification, and validation of power conversion hardware and control electronics.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level requirements flow-down for digital power conversion hardware and ensure traceability.
• Document design decisions and test outcomes through formal reports and reviews.
• Lead architecture and detailed design of digital power conversion and high-voltage systems.
• Plan and execute verification and validation of digital power conversion hardware and systems, including environmental and functional tests.
• Define insulation coordination and HV design rules for kilovolt converters and drive systems.

Skills

Power electronics

System engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Technical mentorship

Requirements decomposition

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Altium

IBM DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

LTSpice

Job description

Job Description Summary

Intergalactic now a part of Unison, a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

The Electrical Systems Engineer will serve as a technical leader for high‑reliability digital power conversion and electric drive systems, spanning architecture, detailed design, verification, and validation of Thermal Management Systems. This role focuses on developing and qualifying TMS control systems, advanced DC/DC conversion hardware and controls for aerospace applications, including high‑voltage power conversion, motor drive systems, and associated protection, monitoring, and control circuitry. The systems engineer will drive cross‑functional integration across systems, hardware, test, and manufacturing teams, ensuring safe, robust, and compliant solutions that meet customer requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

While providing Thermal Management Systems requirements support, collaborating with mechanical and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated electrical and thermal solutions for high‑reliability aerospace hardware is a paramount function to this position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own system‑level requirements flow‑down for digital power conversion hardware, decomposing customer and system requirements into clear, testable hardware and firmware requirements, and ensuring traceability throughout the design lifecycle.

• Document and communicate design decisions, analyses, and test outcomes through formal reports and technical reviews, ensuring traceability and a strong customer‑driven focus.

• Lead architecture and detailed design of digital power conversion, including DC/DC stages, gate drives, protection circuits, sensing chains, and control electronics, with emphasis on high‑voltage and high‑power aerospace applications.

• Plan and execute verification and validation of digital power conversion hardware and systems, including procedure authorship, lab setup, and execution of environmental, functional, and performance tests (e.g., DO160/MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-704‑type conditions, thermal, vibration, electrical stress).

• Define and validate insulation coordination and HV design rules , including creepage/clearance and high‑voltage practices for converters and drive systems operating at several kilovolts, to meet aerospace safety and reliability expectations.

• Design and Review PCBs and schematics for power stages , gate drivers, control boards, and sensing modules using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Altium), collaborating with layout, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

• Lead high‑voltage testing and qualification activities , including partial discharge (corona) tests and insulation tests at altitude and ground level, using results to drive design improvements and ensure long‑term reliability.

• Work with AI&T to develop and improve automated test benches and lab infrastructure for digital power testing, including scripting and automation where appropriate, and act as a champion for lab safety, structured test procedures, and safe operation at high voltage and high power.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to early career engineers and peers in power converter design, HV test, and system integration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, structured problem solving, and respect for people

• Contribute to proposals, trade studies, and technology roadmaps for TMS control systems, digital power systems, including evaluation of new topologies, devices, and architectures.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with emphasis in power electronics, power conversion, or electric drives.

• Significant experience (e.g., 15+ years) in electrical engineering and electrical systems engineering with focus on power electronics, digital power conversion, and/or electric drive systems, and controls hardware for aerospace or similarly demanding applications.

• Proven experience leading the design, verification, and validation of power conversion hardware (DC/DC, AC/DC, DC/AC) and associated control electronics.

• Experience with high‑voltage systems, insulation coordination, and HV testing and qualification activities.

• Demonstrated ability to work across cross‑functional technical teams and manage technical scope, schedule, and risk.

Desired Characteristics & Experience

• Strong background in electrical systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and PCB/schematic design for power and control boards (gate drivers, sensors, DSP/control boards, HVDC filters, EMI filters), including DO160/MIL-STD-461/MIL-STD-704‑aware design practices and integration with system‑level requirements.

• Demonstrated technical leadership in complex aerospace programs and coordination of cross‑functional teams, with clear alignment to GE Aerospace Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven).

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for power electronics (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, LTSpice, PSIM, PSCAD) and experience using them to guide design and test.

• Proficient use of IBM DOORS and familiarity with MBSE tools

• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence

• Experience designing and validating high‑voltage, high‑power conversion systems (e.g., up to several kilovolts) for aerospace, including insulation coordination and partial discharge considerations.

• Hands‑on HV lab experience, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, HV test setups, and automated test benches, with a demonstrated commitment to lab safety and structured test procedures.

Additional Information

• Up to 10% travel is required.

This position can be remote or on-site in St. George Utah

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. 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/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 23, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

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. GE Aerospace 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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable‑suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

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.