Lead Controls Engineer - Dynamic Positioning Systems

Job Description Summary

GE Power Conversion is a world leader in developing and maintaining Dynamic Positioning Systems for the Marine Industry. We are looking for an experienced control engineer to join our team of experts in a role that combines engineering skills with software implementation.

Job Description

Dynamic Positioning (DP) technology is what allows offshore vessels - from wind farm installation ships to deep-sea drilling platforms - to hold position with pinpoint precision, without anchors, in some of the world's most demanding conditions. At GE Vernova, we're a world leader in developing and maintaining these systems for the marine industry, and we're looking for an experienced controls engineer to help us push that technology further.

This is a role that blends rigorous control engineering with hands-on software implementation - and where your work will directly influence how vessels around the world operate safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

You'll be a core technical contributor to our DP product development team, owning the design and validation of control algorithms and providing expert support across the full product lifecycle. Specifically, you will:

• Develop and enhance DP control systems - specify and implement new developments to expand the capability of the existing DP system and associated tools; develop control algorithms for vessel movement; and lead modernisation and porting of existing functionality to new platforms and operating systems.
• Build and validate simulation environments - develop simulation environments in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools to validate control algorithms, investigate issues reported on vessels in operation, and support continuous improvement and simplification of existing systems.
• Support projects and service teams - provide technical support to Issue-to-Order (ITO), Order-to-Receipt (OTR), commissioning, and global service teams; investigate and resolve operational issues reported from vessels in the field; and travel to customer or GE Vernova development sites as required.
• Shape strategy and drive innovation - proactively identify and propose new developments; support stakeholder discussions to define the future strategy for DP systems; and maintain awareness of key technical trends and competitor capabilities within the DP industry.
• Engage customers and stakeholders - prepare and present technical data and recommendations to internal and external audiences at varying levels of technical expertise; support business development by articulating GE Vernova's technical capabilities and the case for solutions offered.

• A formal education in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is valued, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
• Strong, proven experience in automation, control engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to develop control models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modelling tools.
• Practical experience with cross-platform programming.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams to tight timescales.

• Experience working with Dynamic Positioning systems or in the marine industry.
• Familiarity with DP industry standards and classification society requirements.
• Experience supporting commissioning or field service activities.
• Prior experience in a technical lead or mentoring capacity.