Lead Engineer- Emerging Technologies

Job Description Summary

The role of Intellectual Property (IP) Analyst at GE Aerospace in Bangalore involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including technologists/engineers, the IP Strategy team, the IP Intelligence team, and IP Counsels, to develop and execute IP strategies for the business. Key responsibilities include conducting IP analytics with minimal supervision, performing Freedom to Practice reviews, and gathering competitive intelligence in areas such as gas turbines and jet engines, with a specific focus on combustion, thermal management, heat transfer, and turbine component cooling technologies. The position requires searching and analyzing both IP and non-IP literature, utilizing technical expertise to provide insights that shape the business's IP strategy.

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is our multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview:

• Searching, analyzing, and compiling technical, commercial, and patent information using a variety of free and subscribed databases which will provide insights to technologists, Leadership, and legal team.
• Providing various types of analyses, such as those for patent / technology landscape, patentability of inventions, SWOT analysis, and freedom to practice landscapes, FTP reviews with technologists. Candidate will be provided limited guidance, especially in complex analysis, as required.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute.
• Present analysis and recommendations in a concise and actionable manner
• Proactively anticipating events that impact customer deliverables and manage them. Deliver on projects within fixed timelines
• Lead and/or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and process continuous improvement (LEAN) efforts to provide standard work.

The Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate should have experience into IP analytics and Mechanical/Aerospace domain.

Required Qualifications

• BE/MTech/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering domain, with 4-5 years experience in engineering / research / IP analytics/IP Strategy
• Understanding of gas turbine propulsion technology, Aircraft Engine Combustion technology, Thermal management and Jet engine cooling technologies, Gas turbine Fluid systems
• Willingness to learn and build expertise in Intellectual Property Analytics methods and tools
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work with global teams & possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
• Passion for technology and excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of patent law and experience in IP analysis.
• Lean mindset to automate/simplify processes. Experience/willingness to learn automation methods/tools (eg: Excel Macros, Machine Learning based methods)

Desirable Qualification

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker