Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision

Description

You will lead strategic research and development programs in computer vision and autonomous systems, working with the company Research, the company businesses, and external customers to set them up, build them, and run them.

The company is the company's accelerator for advanced research. The group sets strategy and runs R&D aimed at the energy transition, including electrification and decarbonization for a zero-carbon future.

Researches from nearly every major science and engineering field work with the company businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners on over 150 energy projects. The work targets near-term technical problems, next-generation products, and long-term breakthroughs that make energy more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure.

The role is based on a U.S. position. The pay range is $113,200.00 to $188,800.00, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and skill set.

The posting is expected to stay open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 02, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Advance computer vision and artificial perception by fusing multi-modal sensing systems.
• Connect those sensing modalities with state-of-the-art algorithms to support vision-based planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
• Invent and build prototypes and solutions, and apply computer vision to real-world problems through rapid prototyping and validation.
• Work directly with the company Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape the technical vision and lead computer vision strategy.
• Build relationships with colleagues across the company Advanced Research, and coach developing technologists.
• Find, shape, and drive collaborations with academia, national laboratories, industry, government agencies, and GE experts to make better use of internal capabilities.
• Present findings through presentations, reports, and publications for the company Advanced Research leadership, the businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• A doctorate in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, plus 5+ years of work experience in the field.
• A proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in computer vision or sensing.
• Demonstrated project execution, teamwork, and the ability to work across all functions and levels.
• Experience in systems architecture, design, and system integration, with hands-on programming in C, C++, or Python.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. Visa sponsorship is not offered for Master's-level candidates, now or in the future, for this vacancy.
• Nice to have: experience developing patentable intellectual property.
• Nice to have: experience moving products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Nice to have: experience with Six Sigma methods, specifically DoE and Gage R&R.
• Nice to have: excellent written and verbal communication.
• Nice to have: comfort reporting and working horizontally and vertically within and across organizations.
• Nice to have: creative, hands-on problem-solving.
• Nice to have: ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Nice to have: strong interpersonal skills, initiative, high self-confidence, and goals for a career in industrial research.
• Nice to have: ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Nice to have: ability to adapt to change and be flexible in a global team environment.

Conditions

Employment is limited to people legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer is conditional on passing a drug screen, where applicable.

Relocation assistance is provided.

The role carries a discretionary annual bonus.

Equal-opportunity and legal notices in the posting do not create a contract of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 nurse-based health coach and an Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assessment, counseling, and referral.
• Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
• The company may change or end its benefit plans at any time, and no one has a vested right to them.