Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer

Reposted Yesterday
Schenectady, NY, USA
In-Office
72K-108K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer will develop and support software-driven data acquisition systems, focusing on AI-enhanced automation and data analysis for engineering programs.
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Job Description SummaryThe Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer will play a key role in supporting critical engineering development programs across GE Vernova Gas Power through a balanced combination of hands-on testing and software development. This position is focused equally on the practical application of data acquisition systems in test environments and the development of software tools that enhance testing capability and efficiency.
Approximately 50% of the role involves hands-on test support, including setting up instrumentation, configuring data acquisition systems, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing data to support engineering evaluations. The remaining 50% is dedicated to software development in LabVIEW and C#, creating and improving applications that enable test automation, data management, system integration, and overall test process improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with test hardware and measurement systems while also developing software solutions that improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of engineering test operations.

Job Description

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

Test & Measurement Systems

  • Develop, configure, and operate state‑of‑the‑art data acquisition systems and instrumentation for global engineering tests.
  • Support measurement of temperature, pressure, flow, static/dynamic strain, vibration, clearance, and dynamics.
  • Contribute to system design, including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAQ hardware.
  • Ensure high data quality, integrity, and traceability during test execution.

Software, Data & AI‑Enabled Systems

  • Design, develop, and maintain data acquisition and test software using C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and Python.
  • Lead end‑to‑end development of complete applications, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Integrate an AI‑driven mindset into software solutions by applying analytics, machine learning, and automation to:
    • Enable automated data validation and anomaly detection
    • Improve test monitoring, diagnostics, and system health
    • Accelerate post‑processing and insight generation for rotating machinery data
  • Rapidly redesign and enhance existing systems to meet evolving test and business needs.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

  • Work independently with minimal supervision as a key contributor to cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Partner with test, design, and digital teams to deliver high‑quality results on aggressive schedules.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Strong software development experience in C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and/or Python.

Desired

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, sensors, and signal conditioning.
  • Understanding of signal processing and post‑processing for rotating machinery.
  • Experience or strong interest in AI, data analytics, or intelligent automation.

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

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



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 19, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Top Skills

AI
Asp.Net
Automation
C#
Data Analytics
Instrumentation
Labview
Python
Signal Conditioning
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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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