Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace Research, our team develops advanced control system technology for the future of flight. Our technology will enable sustainable air travel and next generation aviation systems for use in commercial as well as military applications.
As a Senior Control Systems Research Engineer, you will architect and develop advanced modeling, controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will lead and contribute to advanced research and development programs for GE Aerospace as well as with U.S. Government Agencies. You will collaborate with fellow researchers from a range of technology disciplines, contributing to projects across the breadth of GE Aerospace programs.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:  As a Senior Control Systems Research Engineer, you will:  

• Work independently as well as with a team to develop and apply advanced technology solutions to GE Aerospace products and services using advanced modeling, controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies
• Validate performance of developed solutions through simulations and application on target systems
• Lead medium- to large-sized projects or tasks
• Be responsible for documenting technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications
• Expand your expertise staying current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications
• Collaborate in a team environment with colleagues across GE Aerospace and government agencies

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 7 years of experience in design of advanced modeling, controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. Or a master’s degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design of advanced modeling, controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies.  
• Demonstrated experience in developing systems solutions (algorithm development and software implementation) for complex infrastructure systems (e.g., mechanical systems, power systems, propulsion systems).
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C, C++, or Python
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 2 weeks per year
• US citizenship required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Active US Government TS/SCI Preferred Security Clearance
• Experience developing advanced controls solutions for industrial applications
• Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms 
• Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with the Agile methodology of program management

The base pay range for this position is 100,000 - 205,000 USD Annually. 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. This posting is expected to close on December 10, 2025

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.

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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.