You will innovate across power semiconductors, converter topologies, and control systems while collaborating with global engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Are you ready to join our world-class team of researchers and do you have “The Energy to Change the World”?
Relocation Assistance provided for candidates in the United States.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Architect, design, and develop embedded firmware for power converters control systems including control boards, control hardware integration, and control auxiliaries.
- Design and implement robust control solutions for power converters, closed-loop control systems, and embedded communications interfaces such as UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter), SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), and I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit).
- Write, compile, test, and debug firmware throughout the full product development lifecycle, from concept through validation and release.
- Develop, maintain, and use simulation models of power converters to validate system behavior before deployment of hardware.
- Apply strong systems knowledge in semiconductors devices, gate drivers, current, voltage and thermal transducers with an understanding of the interactions between electrical design and in complex power converter system design.
- Analyze and interpret electrical schematics, hardware interfaces, and control system behavior to support development and root cause investigations.
- Perform hands-on hardware debugging and validation in a high-voltage laboratory environment using equipment such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes, while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Lead or support validation testing of control software and hardware, including issue debugging, failure reproduction, and investigation of field-reported events.
- Review product requirements and technical specifications to ensure they are complete, clear, and testable, and provide recommendations that improve product quality and engineering processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization engineering teams to develop reliable, high-performing control systems and ensure successful system integration.
- Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, and supporting team capability growth.
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, with the ability to connect detailed engineering work to broader system and business objectives.
- Identify and apply AI-enabled tools and methods to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and ways of working.
- Document innovations through patents, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications
- Stay current with emerging control engineering technologies and identify new applications for the business
- Location: Niskayuna, New York (on-site)
We will be sponsoring a Visa for this role now or in the future.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field with 6 years of industry experience in controls hardware development (OR bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience in control hardware manufacturing and testing)
- 5 years of experience with C/C++, PLCs, computer architecture, and embedded or industrial networking (MS Visual Studio TFS)
- 2-3 years of experience electrical design, schematics, PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) layout interpretation, and/or component specification
- 2-3 years of experience with power converter control design, power electronics, and electrical/thermal considerations (MS Visual Studio TFS)
- 3 years minimum experience with automation, test-driven development, and engineering test frameworks (GitHub, DLL, MATLAB, Python)
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record in designing, building, and testing control system and control hardware for 1+MW scale power converters
- Familiarity with development of software and control hardware in the loop simulation platforms, power hardware in the loop testing, and control hardware commissioning
- Experience spanning R&D, product development, and manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of SQL, AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, and digital engineering workflows
- Understanding of industry standards and design codes applicable to control system hardware and communication protocol
- Demonstrated systems thinking, risk assessment, and technical tradeoff evaluation.
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder influence, project leadership, and communication skills
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe work practices in high-voltage labs
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to detail
- Adaptable and collaborative in a fast-paced, globally distributed team environment
About Us:
Come bring your energy to change the world!
Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.
Why we come to work:
At GE Vernova, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large-scale electrification and support our customer needs.
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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 September 08, 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.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field with 6 years of industry experience in controls hardware development; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of industry experience in control hardware manufacturing and testing.
- At least 5 years of experience with C/C++, PLCs, computer architecture, embedded or industrial networking, Microsoft Visual Studio, and TFS.
- Two to three years of experience with electrical design, schematics, PCBA layout interpretation, and/or component specification.
- Two to three years of experience with power converter control design, power electronics, and electrical and thermal considerations.
- At least 3 years of experience with automation, test-driven development, and engineering test frameworks, including GitHub, DLL, MATLAB, and Python.
- Experience designing, building, and testing control systems and control hardware for 1+ MW power converters.
- Familiarity with software and control hardware-in-the-loop simulation, power hardware-in-the-loop testing, and control hardware commissioning.
- Experience across R&D, product development, and manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of SQL, AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, and digital engineering workflows.
- Understanding of industry standards and design codes for control system hardware and communication protocols.
- Experience with systems thinking, risk assessment, and technical tradeoff evaluation.
- Strong collaboration, stakeholder influence, project leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe work practices in high-voltage laboratories.
- Adaptability and collaboration in a fast-paced, globally distributed team environment.
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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.
GE Vernova Insights
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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