IP Strategist, Intellectual Property Engineer

Job Description Summary
The IP Strategist demonstrates leadership in delivering & communicating business goals/programs/processes for a technical area or business segment in strategic IP matters. The applicant has the experience and expertise to develop IP strategy solutions to strengthen IP positions for the future of flight at GE Aerospace.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assigned area for the present role will be combustion and fuel systems, though the scope may grow over time to include further mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or software-based specialties.
• Work with assigned technical area or business segment to develop strategic IP - including trade secrets & patent applications. Role includes management of organic IP growth in the technical area or business segments, as well as facilitating IP harvesting sessions with cognizant subject matter experts to generate impactful IP that protects GE Aerospace freedom to practice and/or provides blocking/licensing opportunities.
• Understand IP portfolio of assigned area to inform subject matter experts on the patentability, strength of IP portfolio, assertion & licensing opportunities, maintenance actions, etc.
• Conduct freedom-to-practice (FTP) analyses on new technologies within assigned area.
• Assure proper documentation of technical and/or IP data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering/legal policies and procedures.
• The base pay range for this position is $91,700 to 152,900 USD Annual The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible This posting is expected to close on November 1, 2024.
  
  Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
  
  General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, software, electronics, science, or materials
• 4+ years of IP experience
• 4+ years of aerospace and/or automotive experience

Desired Characteristics

• Masters' degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
• Established project management, including ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead discussions and projects involving senior attorneys and engineers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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