Electrical Systems Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) in the UK. The role covers design, installation, and commissioning of dedicated test beds, with emphasis on validating power systems for high‑performance applications.

You will generate specifications, manage testing, and analyze data to deliver validated, reliable power solutions. The position requires working on‑site in Whetstone, UK, five days a week, and obtaining UK EYE's Only security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing test beds and test equipment for electrical power systems.
• Ability to manage test operations and analyze results.
• Experience with marine power systems or naval defence domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate main and balance of plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents for LV/HV switchboards, generators, cables, and power converters.
• Ensure system designs comply with requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Collaboratively produce engineering documentation and manage reviews; present to domain experts.
• Provide technical input for commissioning and testing operations.
• Review and analyse data from multiple sources and prepare technical reports demonstrating validation and verification.

Skills

Test equipment design

Test system integration

Test data analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Security clearance

Tools

MATLAB

DigSilent

eTAP

PSCAD

PSSE

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to help validate and shape advanced electrical power systems for one of the world’s most unique test facilities?

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Do you want to help validate and shape advanced electrical power systems for one of the world’s most unique test facilities?

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower‑carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power requirements for their high-performance, efficient and demanding applications. We work with the world’s major, industry, maritime and defence organisations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency, whilst delivering key capability, availability and decarbonisation through our advanced electrical power systems and marine power & propulsion solutions.

The Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) is a dedicated, full power, land‑based test facility and plays a crucial role in de‑risking present and future power and propulsion technologies, systems and from product development and verification through to complete, full‑scale integrated power and propulsion including new ‘clean ship’ technologies. The MPTF is the only commercial land‑based facility in the world that is capable of full‑scale testing of complete integrated naval power and propulsion systems from ship fit prime movers through to propulsion at up to 20MWscale.

Let’s Talk About The Role

The MPTF Systems Engineering team helps solve exciting problems including using advanced analytical tools to validate safe, efficient and operational performance‑led solutions. The MPTF Systems Engineer is involved throughout the design, installation and commissioning of dedicated test‑beds. You will use and develop your key skills, knowledge and practical experience to design and specify test equipment and systems, create test scenarios, manage test operations, and analyse resultant test data thereby supporting the delivery of class leading Power System solutions. The role provides a key technical expertise interface to the customer.

This role requires the successful candidate to secure “UK EYE's Only” security clearance.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Have the opportunity to work on one of the most unique power system design and test facilities in the world, supporting major UK infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with Customers, Suppliers, third‑party stakeholders and multi‑disciplinary colleagues, to drive engineering excellence and deep collaboration.
• Support or perform Power System studies and analysis using simulation software, such as MATLAB, DigSilent, eTAP, PSCAD, or PSSE.
• Generate main and balance of plant equipment specifications, functional and test documents, for LV or HV Switchboards, Generators, Cables, power electronic Converters, Transformers, Motors, auxiliaries, etc. for AC and DC system architectures.
• Ensure System designs comply with requirements, relevant health & safety, international standards where applicable.
• Collaboratively produce clear and concise engineering documentation. Manage the engineering review cycle, and host and present technical meetings with domain experts.
• Provide technical input, to participate in commissioning, and to contribute to testing operations.
• Review and analyse data from multiple sources, prepare technical reports demonstrating validation and verification.

Skills For Success

You are a practical, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex system challenges and turning technical analysis into reliable real‑world outcomes.

• Has applicable, transferrable equipment or systems level knowledge & experience, with ideally industrial, marine or naval defence domain experience.
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team with a wide experience of integrating electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Can work initiatively on challenges, problem solving, ambitious, highly motivated and driven to succeed with a lean mindset.
• Can take a practical approach to the design and implementation of test platforms.
• Has working knowledge of marine classification society, IEC, MIL or DEF standards.
• Candidates with demonstrable expertise in one or more of the following areas—Power System modelling, generator excitation systems, Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail.

Where And How You'll Work

This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office.

This is an on‑site role, in which you will need to go to the office 5 days a week.

Special Role Requirements

This role requires the successful candidate to secure “UK EYE's Only” security clearance.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty‑five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work‑life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance‑based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No