Research Engineer Embedded Systems: GE Vernova Advanced Research

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**Job Description Summary**
As an Embedded Systems Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to architect and develop state-of-the-art embedded systems for real-time controls and industrial communication applications.

You will lead and contribute to R&D projects that are aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Renewables, Gas Power, Power Conversion, Hydro, and Grid Solutions.

Moreover, you will have the opportunity to shape, pursue, and execute R&D efforts in partnership with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD), universities, and national labs.

Technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products.

Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to drive the energy transition for a more sustainable future?

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to power the energy transition.

We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects.

Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Develop FPGA solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS).
+ Leverage FPGA design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems.
+ Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies such as the DOE and DOD.
+ Work with GE businesses to help transition real-time embedded controls and communication systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
+ Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in embedded systems.
+ Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.

**Qualifications/Requirements**

+ Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
+ Strong FPGA/SoC design and development experience with Verilog and VHDL.
+ Knowledge of Xilinx and/or Altera devices, tools, and ecosystem (e.g., ModelSim, Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, etc.).
+ Experience with the development of real-time embedded applications and systems on microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.
+ Strong embedded programming skills (e.g., C/C++, C#, Python, etc.).
+ Experience with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto).
+ Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

We will not sponsor individuals at the Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
+ Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
+ Must be 18 years or older
+ You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered

**Desired Characteristics:**

+ Experience writing firmware and with low-level programming (e.g., microcontrollers).
+ Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX, RTLinux, or VxWorks).
+ Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as hypervisors, Docker containers, etc.
+ Experience with CI/CD technologies (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).
+ Working knowledge of Linux driver and/or kernel development.

The salary range for this position is $85,600 - $140,000 USD, annually.

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus.

This position will remain posted until at least July 25th, 2025.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents.

These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) .

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 Vernova 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:** Yes
GE Vernova 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.

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