Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - Vernova Research

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova’s Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
As a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems, you will be responsible for the
transition of breakthrough cybersecurity technologies from lab concepts to fieldable prototypes that protect critical industrial and defense systems. You’ll collaborate across GE Vernova businesses, suppliers, universities, and industrial partners; lead technical work scopes and small-to-medium R&D projects; and contribute to the broader community through publications, patents, and open-source engagement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

 

·         Work with GE Vernova businesses to develop and transition cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.

·         Work with hardware suppliers and engineering tool providers to identify the best solutions for the most challenging industrial and defense applications.

·         Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT cybersecurity for embedded systems.

·         Lead and manage small- to medium-sized R&D projects or tasks.

·         Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.

·         Assist with the development of new business opportunities by contributing to or leading external proposals.

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Required Qualifications:

 

·         Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 6 years of industry experience.

·         Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols

·         Strong embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python, Bash/Shell

·         Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development.

·         Track record of leading cybersecurity programs

·         Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters or bachelor’s level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

·         Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

·         Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

·         Must be 18 years or older.

·         You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

 

Desired Characteristics:

 

·         Experience with Industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, CAN/CANopen

·         Experience with ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs/RTUs/HMIs, Historians, Fieldbus, edge gateways, DMZ patterns

·         Experience with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, zero-trust in OT

·         Experience with OT security standards and practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, SBOM, secure firmware updates

·         Experience with Monitoring and remote access such as Passive asset discovery, protocol-aware IDS, secure vendor access, MFA in OT environment

·         Experience with Deterministic networking and timing concepts such as QoS, PTP, TSN considerations in safety-critical systems

·         Experience with device hardening including pen testing

·         Experience with hardware-based security (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.).

·         Working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509).

·         Experience with embedded development in an RTOS environment (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, etc.).

·         Experience with embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) and firmware development.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 February 13, 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.