• Controls Engineer - Aero-derivative Controls

    GE Aerospace (West Chester, OH)


    Job Description Summary

    The Controls Engineer role is a high impact, high autonomy role, with candidates demonstrating experience and expertise in solving complex problems. In this role, you will design control system software and hardware architectures to control aero-derivative gas turbines in a broad field of industrial applications. You will operate in a multidisciplinary team environment and lead the design activities from concept to production under minimum supervision, work with other engineers to develop solutions to meet requirements, and act as a technical lead supporting the product line leaders.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for product control and control system technology needs. Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors. Includes operability, setting of boundaries, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems and systems.

    • Define, design, and implement control system software for aero-derivative gas turbines.

    • Define hardware and software platform requirements for the implementation of the control system.

    • Model and simulate aero-derivative gas turbines for testing and verification of the control system design using MATLAB Simulink and other industry tools.

    • Implement and deploy control system software to Mark VIe controllers using the ControlST suite of development software.

    • Investigate field events in an efficient and time-sensitive manner, supporting each customer as needed in a team environment.

    • Participate and present in technical and program reviews.

    • Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

    • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Will lead projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

    Required Qualifications

    • Expert in the following platforms: NPSS, Linked Control, CLM, Beacon, Github, Toolbox, Simulink.

    • Expert in the following HW: MarkVIe, Rx3i

    • 3+ Years of Test Cell and Engine Test experience. Proficient at setting up Test Cells form a Controls perspective.

    • Expert in all AEO industrial engines.

    • Proficiency with Proficy Cimplicity HMI development software.

    • Experience with aero-derivative controls methodologies and software.

    • Knowledge of gas turbine auxiliary control, packaging, and sequencing logic.

    • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

    • Minimum 15 years of experience in a control systems or software development position for AEO engines

    Desired Characteristics

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

    + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

    + Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

    + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

    + Established project management skills.

     

    Additional Information

     

    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).

     

    **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.