Advanced Lead Engineer - RF Microsystems - GE Aerospace Research

Job Description Summary

The Microsystems team at GE Aerospace Research is looking for candidates who are interested in the research and development of RF Microsystems and their integration into aerospace products. As an Advanced Lead Engineer - RF Microsystems you will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop world leading technology for our customers. The primary focus of this position will be the design and testing of RF Microsystem solutions to support harsh environment RF sensing. Other areas include mmWave communications and THz spectroscopy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Advanced Lead Engineer - RF Microsystems you will:

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians pushing the state of the art in Microsystems enabling low Size Weight and Power (SWaP) solutions
• Communicate status updates with key stakeholders within and outside GE Aerospace Research
• Design and Test RF Microsystems using state of the art simulation software along with wafer level and module level test capability
• Collaborate with industrial, DoD, and academic partners on system level solutions
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and identify future opportunities
• Build RF Microsystem solutions specific to our customer needs

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience or MS degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and testing active and passive RF electronic structures and devices
• Demonstrated ability to design, simulate, fabricate, and test RF circuits
• Demonstrated experience with RF simulation tools like Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, ADS, Sonnet, and Momentum
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in the design and characterization of RF systems utilizing both connectorized and free space interfaces
• Demonstrated experience evaluating RF sensors for performance versus simulation
• Exposure to precision analog circuits such as amplifiers, ADC/DAC interfaces, or sensor front ends.
• Exposure to precision analog circuits such as amplifiers, ADC/DAC interfaces, or sensor front ends.
• Exposure to embedded system design including FGPA, DSP and microcontrollers will be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency with statistical tools and statistical analysis
• Experience using AI tools for productivity enhancement
• Excellent presentation, speaking, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Familiarization with RF circuit fabrication and integration techniques
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment

The base pay range for this position is $112,000 - $186,000 USD 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/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on December 30th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes