Technology Director, Electrical Systems & Radiation Detection

GE HealthCare’s Technology & Innovation Center (HTIC) is the company’s global innovation engine, with hubs in Niskayuna, NY and Bangalore, India. The multidisciplinary team spans imaging physics, microelectronics, AI, biosciences, magnetics, robotics, materials science, and advanced system engineering. HTIC drives disruptive innovation to deliver step-change performance improvements in current platforms while pioneering next-generation and cross-segment technologies, including external grant awards from agencies such as NIH, BARDA, and ARPA-H.

About the role

As the Senior Technology Director of the Electrical Systems and Radiation Detection team, you will lead a team of mixed-signal ASIC designers, power electronic engineers, and detector physicists enabling advanced healthcare applications in CT, MR, PET, and Ultrasound. This role defines and executes long-term technology and solution roadmaps spanning mixed-signal ASICs, power electronics, and radiation detection. You will guide the advancement of these technologies to improve patient outcomes, develop new capabilities, and create new sources of enterprise value. The role operates across GE HealthCare segments, driving innovation from early research through translational impact.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and evolve the domain research and technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with GEHC segment strategies and enterprise priorities.
• Lead large-scale, multidisciplinary research programs covering all aspects of electronic systems and radiation detection while advancing technology solutions and developing new capabilities.
• Initiate and advance disruptive technology opportunities in electronic systems and radiation detection.
• Maintain deep technical expertise to provide scientific leadership and guide future directions.
• Build measurable outcomes for the research portfolio, including improved system performance (e.g., new capabilities, thermal performance, power consumption, resolution, data rates, sensitivity), publications, IP, and external impact.
• Partner closely with GEHC segment teams to translate research outcomes into scalable business value.
• Navigate complex organizational interfaces to integrate research outputs into product roadmaps and influence portfolio strategy.
• Develop value-creation pathways for new solutions through segment alignment and new business opportunity development.
• Secure external funding from government agencies (e.g., NIH, BARDA, ARPA-H, DoD).
• Identify and develop external technical partners to support technical work and improve GEHC’s ability to rapidly develop ASICs, power electronics, and radiation detection systems.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with academic collaborators, clinical institutions, and external partners to extend GEHC’s technology footprint.
• Represent GEHC in the global innovation ecosystem through thought leadership, conference participation, publications, and technology advocacy.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of physicists and electrical engineers across multiple geographies.
• Foster a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, and transparent execution aligned with HTIC’s operating model.
• Drive operational excellence, including resource planning, program governance, portfolio metrics, technical reviews, and Heartbeat implementation.
• Ensure adherence to GEHC quality, regulatory, and EHS standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with expertise in mixed-signal ASICs, power electronics, and/or radiation detection.
• 10+ years of experience leading advanced research and technology hardware development in healthcare and/or medical devices.
• Proven track record of translating research into high-impact technologies and solutions, ideally within regulated or clinically integrated environments.
• Demonstrated success securing external funding (e.g., NIH, DARPA, ARPA-H) and managing multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, patents, and/or externally recognized thought leadership.
• Experience leading technical teams and partnering with clinical researchers and engineering organizations.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with expertise in mixed-signal ASICs, power electronics, and/or radiation detection.
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to identify disruptive opportunities and influence organizational direction.
• Deep understanding of electronics development ecosystems and translation of research into real-world medical environments.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing across functions, geographies, and seniority levels.
• Ability to manage risk and uncertainty in emerging technology domains with a solution-oriented and boundary-less mindset.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive team culture, talent development, and continuous learning.

Pay

For U.S.-based positions, the pay range is $192,000.00–$288,000.00 annually. Compensation decisions depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities.
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Relocation assistance provided.