Lead Engineer – Electronics and Test Engineer

Energy Vault; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Vault is seeking a Lead Engineer to develop specifications and provide technical support in nuclear power applications. The role involves resolving technical issues, ensuring deliverables, and contributing to the product development lifecycle. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and have significant experience in power electronics. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team are essential.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of power electronics experience in an Engineering position.
• Experience with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Knowledge of electronics design and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in resolving technical issues on projects.
• Develop manual or automated production test procedures.
• Provide power electronic solutions for products & projects.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Analog electronics design

Digital electronics design

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

TestStand

Measurement instrumentation

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer will develop specifications, testing, inspections, and documentation for electronics components and their replacement parts for nuclear power plant applications. They will interface with Sourcing and Quality personnel and with suppliers and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy product departments.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the team in resolving technical issues in support of current projects, equipment under test, or in-service platforms;
• Ensure on time delivery of detailed design and technical support for manufacturing & tests;
• Provide power electronic solutions for products & projects;
• Demonstrate your analog and digital electronics design knowledge managing requirements, designing, verifying and testing power distribution and controls products.
• Use your knowledge of the product development lifecycle to provide technical support to the team and the wider business.
• Have excellent technical problem solving skills; to be able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions (i.e. common sense approach, not embarrassed to ask the “obvious” questions).
• Develop manual or automated production test procedures to ensure product’s reliability and functionality.
• Provide technical support to technicians for various testing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree inelectrical/electronicengineering from an accredited university/college, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of power electronics experience in an Engineering position
• Minimum of 3 years experience with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• This role requires working onsite in our headquarters in Wilmington, NC or San Jose, CA location (relocation assistance available)

DESIRED:

• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
• Eager to learn and expand skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
• Demonstrated Technical Leadership in integration activities
• Experience in Nuclear Industry
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Ability to work effectively in cross-organizational teams and with suppliers
• Knowledge of electronics design and development activities including exposure to design for manufacture & test-methodologies.
• Be familiar with technologies in power switching and control circuitry.
• Experience in diagnostic troubleshooting of both Analog and Digital Electronics.
• Hands on experience with measurement instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Programming experience in LabView.
• Experience using automated test systems and writing automated test programs.
• Experience writing Technical Documents.

The base pay range for this position is $86k - 112k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 6/26/2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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