Systems Engineer

GE (NYSE: GE) is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. GE is organized around a global exchange of knowledge, the "GE Store,"? through which each business shares and accesses the same technology, markets, structure and intellect. Each invention further fuels innovation and application across our industrial sectors.

The Systems Engineer will utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for the business, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

* Focus on the remote controls of Locomotives and development of systems / solutions to increase the efficiency of Railroad operations * Develop creative solutions / architectures and define and document system requirements for new and existing products, via system specifications and technical memorandums * Participate heavily in safety analyses and provide input into system test and validation activities * Analyze customer data in order to improve overall system reliability and drive change to HW, SW and RF engineering * Provide technical support to Program Managers and Project Engineers when communicating with customers * Travel globally to support contract obligations, as required * Participate in the proposal process to ensure that sound technical solutions are offered to customers * Work closely with the commercial and technology teams to create system configurations differentiated in the market * Leverage cross-functional and cross business resources in order to maximize technical results * Supervise activities such as; field issues and failures investigations, root causes analysis and implementation of corrective actions, lesson learned issues, and consequently design standards update * Build solid relationships with key customers and suppliers

**Qualifications/Requirements:** * Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in an engineering or other technical position) **Desired Characteristics:** * Prior experience in systems, design, controls, evaluation and / or Product Support Engineering * Knowledge of developing testing requirements for system validation * Knowledge of requirements management, concept of operations, and interface control documents * Strong PC skills including basic programming skills * Ability to organize, prioritize, and achieve milestones and deliverables * Ability to integrate work within a team environment * Strong project management skills * Experience with the rail industry