Lead Power Electronics Embedded Software Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

Join a global, highly specialized team at GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business, where you'll help design the next generation of medium-voltage converters - an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate across continents, and accelerate the world's transition to a sustainable, electrified future!

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust C software libraries for CPU control of Power Electronics Converter
• Develop real-time DSP runtime and application-level code for performance-optimized operation
• Architect embedded software systems using FPGA technology to meet timing and functional requirements
• Create technical documentation including integration guidelines, user manuals, and interface specifications
• Design control electronics schematics and PCB layouts, incorporating PLDs and FPGAs for power converter applications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer or Software Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of post-academic experience in VHDL programming for FPGAs OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of post-academic experience in VHDL programming for FPGAs.
• Expereince with Power Electronics Converters
• Willingness to travel 15% for technical collaboration, integration, and support activities

Desired Characteristics

• Proficient in communication protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, EGD, Modbus)
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks or Linux Red Hat
• Advanced experience in VHDL programming for FPGAs (Xilinx and Intel), including Quartus, Vivado, and simulation tools like ModelSim/Questa
• Competent in hardware design tools: Altium Designer, PSpice; experience with verification methodologies including SystemVerilog and UVM
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers in embedded development workflows
• Foundational understanding of power electronics, converter topologies, and system-level behavior in MV environments

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 $88,600.00 and $147,600.00. 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 09, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Coraopolis, PA

Job ID: GE_power-958421466

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-10T18:32:22