Principal Engineer - Embedded Systems / Programmable Logic Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary

The Principal Engineer - Embedded Systems / Programmable Logic I&C works within the Services I&C Hardware Technology team of the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Engineering organization. The I&C Hardware Technology team is responsible for designing and implementing hardware and programmable logic in embedded I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plant applications. The I&C Hardware Technology team have strong interfaces with I&C software design and plant I&C system teams. This role requires technical problem solving focused on embedded system programmable logic device development/implementation and effective collaboration with other teams within the GVH business functions to deliver on key I&C system customer initiatives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce embedded system programmable logic solutions to meet near term and long-range customer needs in the area of I&C.
• Provide technical consultation on various next generation I&C technology development programs throughout the business.
• Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
• Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state-of-the-art embedded system firmware technology for new product introduction, I&C system upgrades, cost improvements and problem resolution to meet current and future business needs.
• Support other GE Vernova businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to drive embedded system programable logic process modernization, resolve design, process, product center, supplier, or field issues.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
• Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced hardware/FPGA engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Computer Programming, Electrical or similar) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a recognized practitioner and subject matter expert (SME) in embedded systems hardware, programable logic system development and implementation

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC, but highly qualified remote (US, based) candidates will be considered. If remote, must be willing to travel and work in Wilmington, NC at least 1 week a month.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

• Master's degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline preferred
• Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated I&C focused industry (i.e. Aerospace)
• Deep experience in embedded system development, including knowledge of common HDL languages (System Verilog) and PLD/FPGA development tools (Quartus, GitLab, etc.).
• Experience with the use/application of Coding conventions and guidelines to Software development and for code review.
• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000)
• Operating at a senior level within an organization
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong organization skills