The Senior Power Electronics & Control Systems Engineer leads the end‑to‑end development of advanced power electronics and drive systems, with responsibilities spanning system simulation, control architecture, hardware design, software development, testing, commissioning, and validation. This role supports demanding applications across Marine Propulsion, Oil & Gas, Metals, Power Generation, and Industrial sectors, requiring deep multidisciplinary expertise and strong technical leadership.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Control Architecture & System SpecificationsDevelop complete control architecture specifications for Medium Voltage Converter platforms and associated drive systems.
Write specifications for power electronic controllers, including commissioning test modes and operational sequences.
Produce detailed modulator state machine specifications based on topology simulations, enabling structured FPGA firmware development and reliable IGBT commutation.
Create type test and routine test specifications to support full converter validation.
Write all project artifacts, including hardware documentation, test procedures, and commissioning instructions.
Design critical components such as diode bridges, DC capacitors, filters and IGBT modules using analytical and simulation‑based methods.
Validate hardware designs through preliminary testing, ensuring strong correlation with theoretical and simulated results.
Specify electrical components for complete electrical power plants, including cables, filters, inductors, capacitors, transformers, and converters.
Support system sizing and ITO activities to optimize Medium Voltage Converter offerings.
Design new Voltage Source Inverters (IGBT or SiC) and new Thyristor‑based converters (e.g., LCI rectifiers).
Define electrical specifications for testing environments to standardize procedures across submodules and full converter systems.
Develop drive and converter software, including HMI interfaces, ensuring robust functionality and intuitive operation.
Validate and test software on test benches and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) real‑time platforms.
Implement smart testing methodologies using embedded boards to enforce timing constraints, verify switching transitions, and prevent damaging IGBT pulse patterns.
Simulate and design complete power electronics systems for industrial applications such as marine propulsion, oil and gas, metals rolling mills, and power generation.
Develop offline and real‑time electrical system simulations to support converter design, control strategy development, and system‑level optimization.
Design PCBs for critical converter functions.
Manage PCB versions, manufacturing documentation and qualification tests
Develop engineering tools to support project teams in design, testing, and commissioning.
Provide expert support during drive commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Support drive test and validation activities to ensure reliable system performance in the field.
Serve as the customer‑facing technical lead or principal investigator on advanced technology projects.
Provide Level 3 engineering support for complex issues involving power conversion, power systems analysis, power systems control, and energy storage system integration.
Lead technical discussions with customers, ensuring clear communication, accurate problem diagnosis, and effective resolution strategies.
Contribute expertise across simulation, control design, hardware engineering, software development, and VHDL implementation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure innovation, reliability, and performance in complex Medium Voltage Converter and drive system development.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for converter design, testing infrastructure, and engineering workflows.
Qualifications/Requirements
PhD with 5+ years' experience in Power Electronics
Or Master degree with 8+ years' experience in Power Electronics
Or Bachelor degree with 10+ years' experience in Medium and High Voltage Power Electronics Converters
Understand physical phenomena; strong theoretical and mathematical background; with the ability to understand new concepts and ability to communicate information clearly
Creative, passionate and integrate into a team
Willingness to travel when needed
Desired Characteristics
Highly motivated, curious, and not afraid to show initiative.
Excellent communication skills, articulate in simplifying complex problems
Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales.
Excellent hands-on debug skills, ability to get things to work
Strong theoretical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
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
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 February 05, 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.
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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.
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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.
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