Design, develop and perform maintenance of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) Control and Protection application software for LCC (Line Commutated Converter) and VSC (Voltage Source Converter) HVDC schemes, following full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle). Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define and support assigned components, modules, and systems that meet business standards. Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software. Propose and discuss different solutions and develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline with guidance. Coach and mentor new team members with processes, procedures, design practices, guidelines, and technical documentation. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.Job Description
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or related. Five (5) years of progressive experience in software engineering within a HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) environment. Work experience to include: Model based development using MATLAB or Simulink; Power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems; Hands-on experience in design and development of Event and Rate driven application software; Agile software development methodology; Version control to include: Git, Jira, and Confluence; Defect and task management, as well as related documentation; and Project management. This position allows for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidate may work remotely two (2) days per week, within 50 miles of company location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. GE 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).
For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $136,552.00-$163,600.00 annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 10% variable incentive compensation. Available health and welfare benefits include healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-term disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CariLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional personal legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.
GE Grid Solutions LLC 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).
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related
- Five years of experience in software engineering within a HVDC environment
- Model based development using MATLAB or Simulink
- Hands-on experience in design and development of Event and Rate driven application software
- Experience in Agile software development methodology
- Version control experience to include Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience in defect and task management
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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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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