Lead Network Research Engineer - Aviation Research

Company: General Electric Company
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

**Job Description Summary**As a Lead Network Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design, architect and implement novel industrial networking solutions. You will lead and contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Aerospace as well as with U.S. government agencies such as DOD and DOE to solve some of the world's toughest challenges. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products.Aviation Research will continue to play a vital role in supporting the industry through a historic recovery while shaping the future of flight. We invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely. Our commitment to lead the industry, to keep safe the flying public and the armed forces, and to lift up one another and our communities, remains our north star. Our purpose is what ties us to one another and gives meaning to our work.**Job Description**Roles and Responsibilities+ Work in an interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers to develop innovative networking solutions for industrial and mission critical communications.+ Participate in all development stages of R&D ranging from early concept design and experimentation in the lab to validating fieldable prototypes and finally transition of new technology into a commercial product.+ Work with U.S. government agencies to help shape winning proposals and contribute to research projects that will create innovative solutions to the world's most challenging problems.+ Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in industrial networking.+ Participate in IEEE, SAE, ISA or other relevant standards bodies to help drive connectivity solutions to support GE Aerospace's business needs.+ Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.Required Qualifications+ Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 3 years of industry related experience OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry related experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related disciplines with a minimum of 8 years of industry related experience.+ Expertise in wired and wireless networking and communication protocols.+ Experience in programming languages and tools such as: C/C++, C#, Python, or QT.+ Experience in programming and network simulation tools such as: MATLAB/Simulink, NS3, QualNet, or OPNET.+ Hands-on experience with networking equipment such as switches, routers, analyzers, and other network test equipment in a laboratory setting.+ Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of at least one OSI layer (1 through 4).+ 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.+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.?+ Must be 18 years or older.?+ You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.Desired Characteristics+ Experience in Linux kernel, device driver, and/or network stack software development.+ Knowledge of industrial or aerospace network communication protocols such as: TSN, ARINC, CAN, DDS, PROFINET, EtherCAT, etc.+ Deep knowledge of 802.1, 802.3, and/or 802.11 standards.+ Experience in software defined networks (SDN) and relevant software such as OpenFlow, Open vSwitch, or Mininet.+ Strong publication and intellectual property records.+ Experience with writing proposals in response to government solicitations.GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en\_global/desktop/assets/images/poster\_screen\_reader\_optimized\_w\_supplement.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 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

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