Lead Engineer - Power Conversion & Controls
LocationDayton
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 11, 2026 · 2d ago
Verified live23h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Depth in power conversion and controls
Working with customers and internal teams to architect electrical power systems for Aviation/Aerospace
Coordinating diverse teams to execute power converter trade studies and analyses
Applying latest Aviation industry standards
Using model-based analytical tools to develop and optimize electrical power systems
Working with suppliers of electrical power components
Reviewing customer requirements and highlighting differences/gaps
Testing overall electrical power systems and troubleshooting issues
Supervising engineering team work and conducting own analyses
Developing technology and product roadmaps, overseeing product bids and proposals
Providing technical focus on strategic business plans and staying current on technical developments in Power Conversion and Controls
Job Description Summary
Collaborate with a small group of power conversion and controls engineers, plus the wider engineering and product teams across GE and its customers, to design and develop Aviation Power Electronic Conversion products. As a Lead Engineer - Power Conversion & Controls, you will contribute to converters, inverters, and energy storage solutions and systems. Based in Dayton, OH, you will help develop technology and product roadmaps, oversee product bids and proposal activities, and work directly with engineering teams to solve technical issues. You will do this by supervising their work and by conducting analyses yourself. Your work will support the successful development and implementation of Aviation Power Generation and Conversion products for our Electric Power and Propulsion customers.
This role has real technical influence and visibility. You will use your depth in power conversion and controls to shape product direction, guide teams through technical problems, and help leadership see where customer needs and product capabilities differ.
Job Description
In this role you will:
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Work with customers and internal commercial and engineering component teams to architect electrical power systems for the Aviation/Aerospace industry.
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Coordinate diverse teams to execute power converter trade studies and analyses.
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Apply the latest Aviation industry standards in your work, and help develop new standards for emerging technologies.
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Use model-based analytical tools to develop and optimize electrical power systems, in conjunction with electrical power component engineers.
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Work with suppliers of both internally and externally sourced electrical power components.
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Review customer requirements for leadership and highlight differences and gaps between those requirements and product capabilities.
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Work with the internal and external design team to test overall electrical power systems and troubleshoot issues.
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Supervise engineering team work and conduct your own analyses to solve technical issues.
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Help develop technology and product roadmaps, and oversee product bids and proposal activities.
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Provide technical focus on strategic business plans and stay current on technical developments in Power Conversion and Controls.
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