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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Aviation Function: Engineering/Technology Location: Evendale, OH Job #: 830007 Posted: Jun 23, 2008 Responsibilities Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. Is responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives. This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. * Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements. * Provides technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project. * Documents technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures. * Provides timely communications on significant issues or developments. * Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues. * Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews. * Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures. * This is a new position to improve engine & facility control integration. It is an opportunity to develop as a leader, gain hands-on experience with hardware & software, and get exposure to other GE businesses. * Lead the development of engine-facility control-interface requirements. Work with Engine Test, GE AeroEnergy, GE Energy Controls, GE Oil & Gas, and other OEMs & suppliers to improve control system specifications to accommodate unique test facility, installation & maintenance requirements. Conduct technical reviews across organizations to ensure compatibility between subsystems. Qualify sites to specifications. Develop rigorous configuration management systems. * Anticipate unique software and support needed for scheduled engine tests. * Support process improvement. Maintain the highest standards of integrity. Qualifications * Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science. * At least 3 additional years of experience in an engineering position. Desired * Highly motivated individual with EE or ME degree. * Strong technical problem solving ability, excellent communication, and organizational & leadership skills. * Able to balance concurrent assignments to meet program milestones. * Computer literacy & analytical skills are essential. * Ability to work effectively with people at all levels & across organizations. * Break down boundaries to include all players, draw on their knowledge & skills, and build teams to solve complex problems. * Able to visualize & communicate complex systems, identify key requirements and see beyond artificial boundaries of functional organizations. Have imagination & courage to cross boundaries and challenge the status quo. Introduce change & demand discipline. * Experience with hardware/software integration, GE ToolBox or Woodward GAP software development tools, or power systems. * Experience in Systems, Controls, Engine Test or Product Support. * Expertise in systems integration, Boolean logic, and modeling & simulation of physical systems. * Gas turbine design experience. * An advanced engineering degree. General OUR BUSINESS * Marine and industrial (M&I) engines are shaft-power adaptations of gas turbines used for military & commercial aviation. There are five major M&I engine families with over 20 models. The simplest of these engines runs like a flight engine with a single annular combustor (SAC) burning liquid fuel. However, much more is done to generate clean, fuel-efficient power for marine & industrial applications, which drive electric generators, water jets, propellers and gas compressors. * These engines burn natural gas, diesel, jet fuel, naphtha & low-BTU hydrogen fuels. They burn one fuel, switch between different fuels or burn multiple fuels simultaneously. * Power can be increased by injecting water or by placing an intercooler between the booster & compressor. * Emissions are reduced by carefully controlling both fuel & air in the combustor. This is done by using multiple annular rings of fuel nozzles in the combustor and, in many cases, controlling segments within these rings. This combustor "staging" is combined with bleed-air control to optimize fuel burn. This strategy is known as dry low emissions (DLE). Water injection is another (wet) approach used to limit emissions. SITE INTEGRATION * M&I engines run with a variety of electronic controllers, software and fuel systems before they reach the end customer. They can be run in an Aviation test cell, in a packager string test, at a service evaluation site & at the end customer. Each site has different elements of the final configuration, such as the power turbine, load, controller and fuel system. * The challenge for this position is to develop robust processes, procedures & specifications that insure correct, documented control subsystems and interfaces that will operate the engine successfully from first fire with adequate fault tolerance to protect the engine from unexpected circumstances. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.