Research Engineer – Sensor Systems and Multivariate Data Analytics

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We
forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energyfocused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

The Electrical Systems team at GE Vernova Advanced Research is looking for candidates who are interested in the research and development of gas and physical sensor systems and their integration into industrial and consumer products. As a Research Engineer – Electrical Systems you will be working closely with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team to continue the development of sensing technologies for our wide range of customers. The primary focus of this position will be the design and testing of sensor subsystems such as (i) transducers, (ii) multi-output signal interrogators, and (iii) multivariate data analytics and applications of these sensor subsystems to deliver new performance characteristics in gas and physical sensor systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Research Engineer – Sensor Systems and Multivariate Data Analytics you will:

• Design innovative approaches in transducers, signal interrogators, and data analytics for gas and physical sensors
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians creating new state of the art in sensor systems for low Size Weight and Power (SWaP) solutions
• Communicate status updates with key stake holders within and outside GE Vernova Advanced Research
• Collaborate with industrial, academic, and Governmental partners on system level sensing solutions
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and to identify future opportunities
• Build sensor system solutions specific to needs of our diverse customers
• Contribute to all aspects of industrial sensor systems research – including fundamental innovations, requirements definition, project planning, specifications, system design, and experimental validation
• Identify, conduct, and interpret critical experiments to validate sensor systems concepts and present research findings to senior management
• Develop, write, and present research plans and proposals internal to GE Vernova Advanced Research and to outside agencies and collaborators as appropriate
• Present research results at conferences and publish in leading journals
• Build and maintain a technical network including universities and government agencies

Required Qualifications:

• PhD degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or related field or MS degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or related field with a minimum of three years of related experience in sensor systems
• Demonstrated experience designing and testing gas or/and physical sensor structures and devices
• Demonstrated ability to design key sensing components such as transducers and to combine them with needed sensing materials and signal interrogators or to apply direct spectroscopic measurements
• Demonstrated experience in data analytics – univariate and multivariate – for sensor applications
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, and Sudan). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated design of sensors based on different transduction principles such as electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal
• Demonstrated design of wired and/or wireless sensors
• Demonstrated understanding of synergism between sensor design and associated data analytics (machine learning) of sensor outputs
• Familiarization of manufacturing principles of designed sensor systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in sensors laboratories and conduct critical experiments
• Demonstrated ability to develop experimental methods for testing sensor system components and whole system
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent presentation, speaking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

The base pay range for this position is $85,600-$142,60. 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 performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 9/24/2024.

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.

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