Lead System Integration Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, talented, and experienced Systems Engineer to join GE Vernova Power Conversion’s Lead Engineering team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead Systems Integration Engineer to spearhead the integration of rotating electrical machines and their control systems within a major UK Naval project, while leading a dedicated integration team.

This role requires a strong leadership capability, technical expertise in an engineering discipline, and the ability to derive top-level requirements down to sub-system components, ensuring seamless interface management and system integration.

The Lead Systems Integration Engineer will report directly to the Systems Lead Engineering Manager.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage a team of system engineers focused on the integration of a rotating electrical machine solution and its associated control systems.
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting skill development and effective teamwork.

Integration of a Rotating Electrical Machine Solution:

• Oversee the integration of rotating electrical machinery with its ancillary equipment and associated control systems within a Naval platform.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal system performance and compatibility.

Interface Management:

Plan and progress all engineering integration related activities for the project, inclusive of communication to team members.

• Manage and coordinate interfaces between different subsystems and components, ensuring smooth integration and interoperability.
• Address and resolve interface issues promptly to maintain project timelines.

Requirements Derivation:

• Derive top-level requirements and translate them into detailed specifications for sub-system components and manage their traceability.
• Ensure all requirements are aligned with project goals and operational needs.

Technical Expertise:

• Apply engineering principles to address integration challenges related to rotating machines and their control systems.
• Coordinate system analysis and support verification and validation activities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate with project managers, the project engineering manager, project engineers, and stakeholders to facilitate integration activities.
• Communicate technical progress and findings to internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, V&V results, and system configurations.
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements in all activities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing integration processes and systems.

• Monitor, control and manage engineering budgets and change control system.
• Lead and manage project integration technical risks.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, partners, sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate to support the project integration.
• Maintain engineering quality control system for the project and support APQP deliverables.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Degree or equivalent in engineering or higher, Masters or PhD in relevant field.
• Extant Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), or the ability to obtain BPSS is required for this role.
• Proficient with software simulation & design tools, MATLAB, Simulink essential. eTAP desirable.
• Extensive experience in systems integration, particularly in rotating electrical machines and control systems within the naval or maritime industry.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
• Understanding of motor and generator technologies, control system design, and interface management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects concurrently.

You can expect from us

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Flexible benefits you can personalise.
• Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account.
• 34 days’ vacation including national holidays.

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