Lead Electronic Hardware Engineer
Yesterday• Stafford, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
As the successful candidate, you will be a team player working with a cross-functional team including mechanical, hardware and FPGA design, software development and project management to deliver and maintain best in class products for the global market.
This position will be mainly responsible for the deliveries of hardware development tasks including design, test, documentation and post release support.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Capture PCBA requirement in collaboration with other engineering teams.
- Architect and design robust concepts and specifications in alignment with product requirements.
- Support effort planning of design engineering activities.
- Design for safety, testability, and manufacturability.
- Perform electronic component qualification.
- Schematics capture for hardware designs including processors, FPGA, switch mode power supplies, high speed data interfaces, precision analog acquisition.
- Circuit analysis including power, tolerance, and reliability.
- Design for compliance with internal and external technical regulation and standards.
- Troubleshoot analog and digital circuits.
- Solving production and field failure issues.
- Support mechanical design, software, test engineering, and manufacturing.
- Support qualification and acceptance testing.
- Providing technical support for production and service.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge or experience.
- Significant and demonstrated years experience with analog and digital circuit design.
- Experience with EMC / EMI, CE, UL, RoHS.
- Familiar with multi-layer PCB.
- Familiarity with electronics lab test equipment and test methods.
Desired characteristics
- Capable of developing and writing specifications in an engineering environment.
- Experience with EMI/EMC validation and electrical pre-certification compliance.
- In depth expertise with Altium EDA tool.
- Proficiency performing circuit analysis using simulation tools (SPICE).
- Statistical approach for circuit design and qualification (Monte Carlo, z-score, 6 sigma...).
- FPGA design experience.
At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.
Why Join GE Vernova-Grid Automation?
This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced protection engineer looking to step into a leadership role, helping shape the structure, quality, and efficiency of protection engineering delivery within a growing team.
Apply today and help us lead the way in renewable energy solutions!
About Us:
GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. 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 - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.
About GEV Grid Solutions:
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GEV, 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 energy transition.
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What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Client-provided location(s): Stafford, United Kingdom
Job ID: GE_Vernova-772976311
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-09T18:30:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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