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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Embedded Software Developer for Protection Elements

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ for embedded environments is required.
  • Knowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing is required.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation is required.
  • Knowledge of GitHub is required.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux is required.
  • Proficiency in English and French is required for local collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C and C++.
  • Work closely with protection engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms in efficient, embedded-ready code.
  • Optimize firmware for real-time execution and low-latency data processing required by protection functions and IEC 61850 communication stacks.
  • Test and profile firmware to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.
  • Implement secure coding practices and security features in the firmware architecture in compliance with IEC 62443.
  • Use AI coding assistants to generate and refactor embedded C and C++ code and scaffold unit tests.
  • Write precise specifications and prompts so agentic AI produces bounded, verifiable code changes.
  • Validate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraints.
  • Apply AI-assisted static analysis to review safety-critical code.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in model-based design, such as MATLAB/Simulink Coder.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.
  • Prior experience in the energy, industrial, or aerospace sectors.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems, document, plan, market, and execute programs, and apply project management skills.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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