Principal Engineer - Robotics/Mechatronics

Job Description Summary

As a Principal Scientist in the AI - Computer Vision - Robotics - Software lab in GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will have the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art technology for GE Vernova's missions of Decarbonization, Electrification and Growth of Renewable Energy. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams driving advanced tech roadmaps in digital research, across the scientific domains of artificial intelligence - computer vision - robotics and software. You will work closely to U.S. Government Agencies to shape, develop & execute on advanced technology programs that will shape the future GE Vernova business products.

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova's Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE's portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team inventing and developing functional systems and tools advancing robotics and autonomy, including robot system design, motion planning, perception, manipulation, system integration, and human-robot interaction.
• Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate Robotics applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation.
• Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers and product managers in GE Vernova businesses and at external partners to determine and hone needs, product and process requirements.
• Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for Robotics
• Be a thought leader and drive IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications and collect rigorous experimental data for IP patent processes.
• Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists.
• Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact.
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.
• Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges and leading proposals as principal investigator for grant consideration.

• Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of Robotics
• Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be 18 years or older.

• Experience developing patentable intellectual property
• Experience writing successful R&D proposals, including to government agencies
• Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Well versed in Six Sigma methodology -specifically DoE's and Gage R&R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
• Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions
• Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment.