Full-Time
Automation & Controls R&D Leader
Posted on 8/20/2026
GE Vernova
1,001-5,000 employees
Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification
No salary listed
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
In Person
Relocation assistance is provided.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- A bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
- At least 15 years of experience in automation and controls, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, is required.
- Proven experience leading software or engineering teams developing complex products is required.
- Proven experience managing large, diverse engineering teams is required.
- Extensive knowledge of operational technology cybersecurity, FPGA-based control systems, validation processes, and Windows-based software development is required.
- Experience leading Agile programs and knowledge of software development lifecycle standards such as IEC 62443-4-1 is required.
- Knowledge of product development practices, applicable rules and regulations, customer standards, intellectual property rights, and export control is required.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Strong leadership, team management, strategic planning, analytical, communication, presentation, decision-making, and stakeholder-management abilities are required.
- Deep understanding of industry standards and regulations related to automation and controls is required.
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure in a multi-skilled, multidisciplinary environment with many parallel activities is required.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the R&D organization and manage day-to-day personnel matters and long-term career development.
- Set objectives and key performance indicators, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
- Develop and implement the strategic vision for the automation and controls platform.
- Define and implement strategies for industrial control products and integrated automation systems with Product Managers.
- Identify emerging trends and technologies in automation, controls, and cybersecurity to drive innovation.
- Plan and organize teams around business requirements and emerging trends with clear ownership.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform strategies with business objectives.
- Define, develop, and maintain control system architectures with domain experts.
- Oversee the Software, OT Cyber, Core Controls, and Validation teams.
- Ensure timely project delivery by coordinating efforts across sub-teams.
- Manage project budgets and resources and monitor expenditures, costs, delivered benefits, and key performance indicators.
- Facilitate communication between teams to resolve conflicts and ensure smooth execution.
- Report project progress to the development organization and key stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, senior management, internal departments, external partners, and vendors.
- Coordinate resources, developments, and processes with equivalent development leaders and teams across other regions.
- Present progress reports, project updates, and strategic plans to stakeholders.
- Ensure team activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Refine software development processes, including the IEC 62443 software development lifecycle, to improve quality, cybersecurity, and coding practices.
- Drive certification of products and systems to recognized cybersecurity and integrity standards, including IEC 62443, NIST, and IEC 61508.
- Drive continuous improvement through reuse, cross-team cooperation, knowledge management, and lessons learned.
- Ensure technical choices and team skill sets support product maintainability, upgradeability, and lifecycle service support.
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Certifications in Project Management Professional, cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Certified Information Security Manager, or Professional Engineer are preferred.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and SecDevOps practices is preferred.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in automation and controls is preferred.
- Familiarity with ABS, DNV, and LR Marine standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with IEC 62443 cybersecurity requirements is preferred.
GE Vernova is a global energy company created in 2024 to support the electricity grid and the energy transition, with three focuses: Power, Wind, and Electrification. It sells large-scale equipment, signs long-term service agreements, and provides software to utilities, independent power producers, grid operators, and large industrial energy users. Its products include H-Class gas turbines that can burn natural gas with blends of hydrogen toward 100% hydrogen, Haliade-X offshore wind turbines up to 14.7 MW, and GridOS software that unifies grid data to help manage networks and integrate renewables. By combining hardware, services, and software under GE heritage, it aims to meet rising electricity demand while accelerating decarbonization across global energy systems.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 orders jumped 88% to $24.2 billion, led by Power and Electrification.
- Data center orders exceeded $5 billion in first-half 2026, more than all 2025.
- Management raised 2026 guidance and expects at least 125 GW gas backlog by year-end.
What critics are saying
- Wind orders fell 40% in Q2 2026, and GE Vernova expects roughly $400 million losses.
- Massachusetts courts blocked GE Vernova from exiting Vineyard Wind over unpaid $300 million claims.
- Tariff uncertainty and permitting delays still throttle U.S. onshore wind orders through 2026.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- GE Vernova sells the grid and turbine hardware that runs 25%-30% of global electricity.
- Its 116 GW gas backlog and H-Class turbines lock customers into decade-long service contracts.
- GridOS, HVDC, and Prolec-backed electrification make it harder for utilities to multi-source suppliers.
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GE Vernova reported strong second-quarter results with revenue rising 22% year-over-year to $11.1 billion, surpassing analyst estimates by $330 million. Total orders surged 88% organically to $24.2 billion, driven by AI-related demand for gas turbines and grid equipment. However, the company's Wind segment saw organic orders plunge 40%. The decline stems from quality-control issues, including turbine failures at major projects, alongside inflation and supply chain problems that compressed margins on fixed-price contracts. The segment now represents just 5% of total orders, down from 13% in 2025. GE Vernova's Wind business posted a negative 19% adjusted EBITDA margin in the first half of 2026. Despite this, investors remain unfazed as the Power and Electrification segments deliver strong margins of 17.6% and 18.2% respectively, easily offsetting Wind's losses.
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GE Vernova, General Electric's former energy division spun off in 2024, reported a $176.3 billion backlog in Q2 2026, up 37% year-over-year. The company's growth has been driven by expanding cloud, AI, and data centre markets requiring increased power infrastructure. Total orders surged 89% in the first half of 2026, with Power and Electrification segments rising 99% and 131% respectively. GE Vernova expects full-year revenue growth of 19% to 22%. Despite strong performance, shares declined 5% over the past month whilst the S&P 500 gained 3%. The pullback followed Q2 results where adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share missed Wall Street expectations due to increased capacity spending and additional losses in the Wind division.
GE Vernova and Eaton released second-quarter 2026 results highlighting surging demand from AI infrastructure buildout. Vernova reported $5.50 billion in Power segment revenue with gas equipment orders up 134% organically. The company booked $2.7 billion in data centre orders during the quarter alone and expects to reach at least 125 gigawatts of gas equipment under contract by year-end. Total backlog stands at $176 billion. Eaton posted revenue of $8.531 billion, up 21.39%, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.15. Data centre revenue grew roughly 65% in both its Electrical Americas and Electrical Global divisions. The Boyd Thermal liquid-cooling business, acquired for $9.55 billion in March, generated $432 million in second-quarter revenue. Vernova guided free cash flow to $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, whilst Eaton raised its full-year earnings guidance to $13.40 to $13.60 per share.