Lead I&C Hardware/FPGA Design Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Lensa; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Lead I&C Hardware Engineer to design and implement electronic hardware for Nuclear Power Plants. This remote-eligible role requires strong hardware design skills and effective collaboration with teams. The candidate will engage with customers, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry processes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in electronic circuit boards and FPGA design.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions and simplify complex engineering problems.
• Design activities include schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, and FPGA design.
• Manage time effectively to deliver quality work within deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering

Associate's Degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

PCB design

HDL languages

FPGA development tools

Verification tools

Job description

Lead I&C Hardware/FPGA Design Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, GE Vernova, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Job Summary

The I&C Hardware Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team, responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for Nuclear Power Plants. The role requires technical problem-solving, strong hardware design skills, and effective communication and collaboration with other teams within GEH.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions and simplify complex engineering problems.
• Create designs from requirements and assist in defining requirements.
• Design activities include schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, FPGA design, simulation, code reviews, and integration testing.
• Document designs through specifications, code reviews, and test reports.
• Engage with customers to define scope, review results, and discuss risks.
• Work with technical leaders to establish work plans, schedules, and requirements.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to ensure expected performance.
• Provide analysis documentation following GE procedures.
• Manage time effectively to deliver quality work within deadlines and communicate progress to leadership.
• Develop system verification and validation test requirements.
• Create test plans, procedures, and testware.
• Perform testing and report generation for component failure analysis.
• Interface with designers to validate outputs.
• Generate and verify test documentation.
• Prepare production test procedures for components and assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with GEH and industry processes, participate in reviews, and promote improvements.
• Support documentation and resolution of quality issues through the GEH Corrective Action Program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer, or software engineering or an Associate's Degree with 5+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in electronic circuit boards and FPGA design.

Eligibility

• Preferred location: Wilmington, NC; remote candidates within 200 miles considered.
• Monthly travel to Wilmington required for onsite testing.

Desired Skills

• Experience with PCB design, signal analysis, and verification tools.
• Knowledge of HDL languages and FPGA development tools.
• Experience with schematic design, PCB layout, and manufacturing.
• Background in product/system design, verification, and qualification.
• Leadership skills and excellent communication.
• Proactive learning and improvement promotion.