Photonics Research Engineer - GE Global Research
Photonics Research Engineer
Business Unit: GE Global Research
Function: Research
Responsibilities: The people at GE Global Research, powered by ideas and with the resources of one of the world’s most successful companies, are passionate about bringing breakthrough innovations to life. People who believe, “what we imagine, we can make happen.”
As a Photonics Research Engineer, you will conduct research in optical devices, waveguides, packaging and systems for Photonics applications in instrumentation, communications, and imaging for current and future products and/or services.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will identify, develop, and transition technologies for advanced Photonics from concept-to-product by:
# Growing and leading new research projects through close interaction with the GE business units.
# Leading research related to Photonics that includes background literature searches, simulation and modeling prediction and analysis, and experimental procedure design and validation.
# Building and testing prototype hardware demonstration systems to reduce concepts to practice.
# Planning and executing field trials on both GE and Customer sites. Signature:
Requirements
Qualifications: *Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
# Experience in simulation, design, optimization, prototyping and testing of photonics, optoelectronic systems, and fiberoptic sensing systems including optical sources, transducers, detectors, optical materials, and packaging.
# Experience with photonic modeling tools such as 2D/3D finite element and multi-physics techniques.
# Experience with photonics test and measurement equipment including optical spectrum analyzers, Bragg grating interrogation systems, optical power meters, lasers, modulators, detectors, and filters.
# UNRESTRICTED WORK AUTHORIZATION IN THE U.S. IS REQUIRED.
# Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
# Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
# Must be 18 years or older.
# If currently a GE Employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 24 months and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.
# You must submit your application for employment through GECareers.com to be considered.
Desired: * Familiarity with photonics design and analysis tools such as Rsoft or equivalent software.
# Familiarity with statistical design and analysis tools such as six-sigma or Monte Carlo techniques.
# Experience with high-temperature fiber Bragg grating sensors and/or emerging technology areas such as terahertz or bio-photonics.
# Strong analytical, experimental, and problem solving skills.
# Ability to work under self-direction and as part of a team.
# Ability to work under pressure to meet goals and objectives on time.
# Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
# Strong interpersonal skills.
# Flexibility and adaptability to work in related technical fields and in diverse applications.
General: It started with the light bulb. In order for the light bulb to illuminate, electricity was needed, and since no challenge was too big for the entrepreneurs of the early GE, they built the systems that brought electricity and light to the world. This is the heritage of GE, and it continues today at GE Global Research, when the challenges are no less daunting and the promises no less consequential. Today, we are:
# Creating new ways for doctors to “see” inside the human body so that diseases can be diagnosed and treated before they even start.
# Developing the energy systems of the future that will provide power and protect the planet.
# Powering flight so that people can travel farther, faster, and more safely.
# Building intelligent systems that monitor and protect, bringing people peace of mind.
As the world comes to rely more and more on advanced electronics, Electronics and Energy Conversion leads the way to the future of alternative energy systems, advanced sensor and security systems, electric and hybrid propulsion, photonics, and communication systems. With talent in all four global locations (New York, China, Germany & India), this organization develops electronic, electrical energy and photonic systems to support GE`s Transportation, Energy, Consumer & Industrial, Healthcare, Water and Aviation businesses, as well as Lockheed Martin Shared Vision programs.
The RF and Photonics Laboratory performs research and development of electronic systems for instrumentation, communication, and imaging spanning the spectrum from radio waves and light. The lab invents solutions for advanced imaging, monitoring, surveillance, and wireless systems for Aerospace, Healthcare, Security and Industrial applications.
You will report to the Manager, RF and Photonics Lab.
This position is eligible for the GE Global Research Employee Referral program.
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