Principal Engineer - Point of Care Ultrasound

About the role

The Principal Engineer, Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) sets the technology vision and direction for POCUS transducer array and image-processing technology within GE HealthCare's POCUS business. The role combines deep expertise in physics and array signal processing with a strategic understanding of clinical and customer needs, the company's IP portfolio and the competitive landscape. It drives breakthrough innovation, differentiates POCUS platforms and grows engineering talent through mentorship and hands-on collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Set and drive the technology vision, multi-generational roadmap and product development plans for POCUS transducer array and image-processing technology.
• Apply physics expertise (acoustic wave propagation, transducer materials, beamforming) and array-processing techniques from ultrasound, sonar or radar domains to solve imaging and sensing challenges.
• Architect and evaluate trade-offs across transducer hardware, front-end electronics and image reconstruction/signal-processing pipelines.
• Influence global product roadmaps and segment leadership with technically differentiated recommendations.
• Serve as the technical readiness focal point for engineering teams, partners and customers on POCUS technology questions.
• Coach and mentor engineers and scientists, and champion innovation by generating, evaluating and de-risking concepts and supporting patent creation.
• Track GE HealthCare's position against competitive and academic advances, and partner with R&D, clinical, regulatory and quality functions to meet safety, regulatory and quality requirements across the NPI cycle.

Required profile

• Master's degree (minimum) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Acoustics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field; PhD strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering or scientific experience, including system-level design and delivery of complex sensing or imaging products.
• Demonstrated track record of technical innovation such as patents, publications or shipped breakthrough products.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to coach, mentor and collaborate visibly within engineering teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of acoustic wave propagation, transducer behavior and array signal-processing theory.
• Hands-on experience in medical ultrasound imaging systems, sonar/underwater acoustic arrays, or radar/phased-array sensing.
• Desired: direct design experience with ultrasound transducer arrays, beamforming, adaptive/synthetic-aperture processing, and working knowledge of AI/ML methods applied to ultrasound or array data.
• Experience in regulated medical device environments (FDA, IEC 60601, ISO 13485) is a plus.