Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - Vernova Research

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Niskayuna, NY
In-Office
138K-230K Annually
Expert/Leader
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Lead cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems, manage R&D projects, collaborate with government and industry partners, and contribute to publications and patents.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS). You will have the opportunity to lead multimillion-dollar R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Gas Power, Power Conversion, Renewables, Hydro, Grid Solutions as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products. Furthermore, you will shape and foster strategic collaborations with government partners, national laboratories, universities, and strategic business partners to drive innovative embedded cybersecurity solutions for GE Vernova.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Shape and pursue external funding opportunities for advanced research in the OT-cybersecurity space in close collaboration with U.S. government agencies such as the DOD, DOE, etc. 
  • Lead proposal activities as principal investigator and technical domain expert. 
  • Collaborate with universities, national labs, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT-cybersecurity for embedded systems. 
  • Lead technology innovation as project leader and principal investigator of multi-million-dollar R&D projects. 
  • Drive technology roadmaps with GE businesses and lead development of OT-cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes. 
  • Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities. 

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 13 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience. 
  • Proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, CESER, DOD, DARPA, etc.
  • Background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols. 
  • Experience with Linux security and Linux driver development. 
  • Strong background in software development for embedded systems such as: computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
  • Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, or standards (e.g., TLS, X.509). 
  • Experience with incorporating hardware-based security techniques (e.g., HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone, Secure Boot, etc.). 
  • Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. 
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 
  • Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship. 

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
  • Staying current with embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python. 
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, Green Hills, etc.).
  • Experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.

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 $137,700.00 and $229,600.00. 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 December 04, 2025.

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

Arm Trustzone
C/C++
Cryptographic Algorithms
Green Hills
Hsm
Linux Os
Network Protocols
Python
Qnx
Secure Boot
Tpm
Vxworks
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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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