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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead R&D Software Engineer – Power Systems

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in renewable energies, electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field from an accredited university is required.
  • Strong industrial experience developing and delivering power systems management, automation, protection, and control applications—including factory and site acceptance testing—is required, covering specification, design, development, and testing in Linux and Windows environments using Agile processes.
  • Proven research and development experience in technology development for power systems, automation, protection, and control is required.
  • A demonstrated track record of influencing stakeholders throughout the research and development process to achieve customer outcomes is required.
  • Experience with software development tools, including programming languages, code checking, version control, and Agile support tools such as Jira, SVN, and Git.
  • Proficiency with Matlab, Simulink, Matlab Embedded Coding, and automated testing.
  • Experience with software release management and other aspects of the software development life cycle is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technology for power system control and management solutions for smart grid applications.
  • Specify functional and system design and architecture, and model systems using tools such as Matlab, Simulink, and Opal-RT to create and test applications.
  • Design, develop, and validate smart grid algorithms in function-block and conventional software implementations.
  • Design and set up test environments, supporting the verification and validation team in defining test and simulation scenarios.
  • Design graphical user interface views that depict application interactions and enable verification and validation testing and support application deliveries.
  • Develop ready-to-use application function blocks for embedded automation monitoring, analytics, forecasting, management, control, and protection systems.
  • Test and validate solutions, including debugging.
  • Depending on context and needs, act as a project technical leader or Scrum Master.
  • Provide technical support and development leadership for key business developments on the Advanced Automation Applications roadmap, and independently propose, develop, and demonstrate techniques that differentiate products from competitors.
  • Contribute to Grid Solutions Innovation Lab activities supporting the Advanced Automation Applications and broader Grid Solutions roadmaps and strategic activities.
  • Support business development, project pipeline development, and delivery activities, including system design specifications, model verification, and commissioning support for centers of excellence and operations teams.
  • Propose improvement programs that feed into the team's development roadmap.
  • Work with customers to identify and solve power systems issues using software solutions, and use experience feedback to inform and prioritize future development.
  • Participate in technical visits, workshops, demonstrations, conferences, trade shows, and customer or stakeholder training as required.
  • Release Advanced Automation Applications products on time, within quality requirements, and within cost targets.
  • Communicate progress and issues openly and early, and adhere to GE Vernova standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with IEC 61131 PLC development systems.
  • Experience developing software in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and explain critical issues.
  • Technical and higher-management communication skills.
  • Experience working in multicultural, distributed environments.
  • Questioning and reasoning skills.
  • Team communication and knowledge-sharing ability.
  • Interest in driving change and innovation.

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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