Embedded Firmware Engineer - Protection Systems

GE Vernova; Markham; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in Canada is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design, develop and maintain real-time software for protection relays using C/C++. You will collaborate with protection engineers to implement algorithms and optimize performance for real-time operation.

The role emphasizes security, AI-assisted coding, and rigorous validation under demanding grid conditions. Fluency in English is required; French is advantageous, and a discretionary annual bonus applies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ for embedded environments.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles or DSP.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation.
• Knowledge of GitHub.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux).
• Language: English proficiency; French mandatory for local collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize firmware for real-time execution with low-latency data processing.
• Validation & Debugging: Testing and profiling to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.
• Cybersecurity Integration: Implement secure coding practices per IEC 62443.
• Use AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation and unit test scaffolding.
• Write precise specs/prompts so AI produces bounded, verifiable code changes.
• Validate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraints.
• Apply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Python for test automation

GitHub

RTOS experience

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Embedded Systems/CS/EE

Tools

GitHub

Job description

GE Vernova in Canada is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design, develop and maintain real-time software for protection relays using C/C++. You will collaborate with protection engineers to implement algorithms and optimize performance for real-time operation.

The role emphasizes security, AI-assisted coding, and rigorous validation under demanding grid conditions. Fluency in English is required; French is advantageous, and a discretionary annual bonus applies.