Lead R&D Software Engineer – Power Systems / Ingénieur Lead Logiciel R&D – Systèmes Énergétiques

IF1910 GE Power Management S.L.U.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx coverage

Health Coach

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Boston is seeking a Lead Application R&D Engineer to drive ideation, design, development, verification, documentation and delivery of core applications and components for AAA in distributed automation, power generation and transmission.

In this role you will collaborate closely with product management, COEs and customers to shape solutions and roadmaps, supervise major innovation activities, and contribute to all stages of the NPI process and customer projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in renewable energies, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field from an accredited university.
• Strong industrial experience delivering power systems management, automation, protection and control applications in Linux and Windows.
• Experience with Agile processes and R&D solutions for power systems.

Responsibilities

• Technology development for smart grid control and management solutions.
• Design and test of system architectures and algorithms.
• Development of application function blocks for embedded automation and protection.
• Lead technical direction or Scrum Master role as needed.
• Support Grid Solutions innovation and AAA roadmap activities.
• Assist business development and project delivery with COE and customers.

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Opal-RT

Jira

SVN

Git

Job description

Job Description Summary Grid Automation offers its customers a complete range of innovative products, systems and services covering design and manufacture, as well as commissioning and long-term maintenance of Substation Protection and Automation solutions. This includes, amongst others, Protection relays, control systems, cyber security solutions, device management, asset performance, and many more. Grid Automation Software in the boundaries of Grid technologies, embedded software and advanced analytics solutions. If you’re passionate about Software and want to work on improving Grid resilience through Software, this is the job for you. The Lead Application R&D Engineer directly contributes to and drives the ideation, design, development, verification, documentation, component creation, and delivery of key applications and components supporting AAA business growth in the distributed automation, power generation and transmission fields. In this role he/she closely collaborates with and supports product management, COEs and customers to help define solutions and roadmaps that lead to customer success. As a subject matter expert, he/she actively contributes to and supervises major innovation activities within AAA, GA and with the Grid Solutions Innovation Lab. This position will report to the Protection and Control System Engineering Leader and is responsible for value creation within the Advance Automation Applications (AAA) scope, contributing to all key stages of the NPI process and, where required, directly to customer projects. Grid Automation propose à ses clients une gamme complète de produits, systèmes et services innovants couvrant la conception et la fabrication, ainsi que la mise en service et la maintenance à long terme de solutions de protection et d'automatisation des postes électriques. Cela inclut, entre autres, les relais de protection, les systèmes de contrôle, les solutions de cybersécurité, la gestion des appareils, la performance des actifs, et bien plus encore. Le logiciel Grid Automation s'inscrit dans les limites des technologies de réseau, des logiciels embarqués et des solutions d'analyse avancée. Si vous êtes passionné par le logiciel et que vous souhaitez contribuer à améliorer la résilience du réseau électrique grâce à celui-ci, ce poste est fait pour vous. L'Ingénieur Lead R&D Applications contribue directement et pilote l'idéation, la conception, le développement, la vérification, la documentation, la création de composants et la livraison d'applications et de composants clés soutenant la croissance commerciale AAA (Advanced Automation Applications) dans les domaines de l'automatisation distribuée, de la production et du transport d'énergie. Dans ce rôle, il/elle collabore étroitement avec le gestionnaire de produits, les Centres d'Excellence (COE) et les clients pour aider à définir les solutions et les feuilles de route menant au succès client. En tant qu'expert en la matière, il/elle contribue activement et supervise les activités d'innovation majeures au sein d'AAA, de GA et du laboratoire d'innovation Grid Solutions. Ce poste est rattaché au Responsable de l'Ingénierie des Systèmes de Protection et de Contrôle et est responsable de la création de valeur dans le périmètre des Applications d'Automatisation Avancées (AAA), contribuant à toutes les étapes clés du processus NPI (Introduction de Nouveaux Produits) et, si nécessaire, directement aux projets clients.

Job Description Detailed Responsibilities:

• Technology development on power system control and management solutions for smart grid applications, including: Functional and system design and architecture specifications: System modelling using tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Opal-RT as a means to create and test applications. Algorithm development: design, develop and validate smart grid algorithms in both function block and conventional software implementations. Test environment design and set-up: support the V&V team to define the test and simulation environment scenarios for validation. Design GUI views that depict application interaction environments and to enable V&V testing and support AAA deliveries.
• Application function block development: to build ready to use AFB for embedded automation monitoring, analytics, forecasting, management, control and protection systems.
• Test and validation: to perform test and validation of the solution including related debugging.
• Depending on the context and needs, act as a project technical leader or scrum master.
• Technical support and development leadership of key-business developments for AAA roadmap.
• Autonomous proposal, development, and demonstration of novel techniques for increased differentiation from competition.
• Contribute to Grid Solutions Innovation Lab activities in support of AAA and wider GS roadmap advancement and strategic activities.
• Support business development and project pipeline build-up and delivery activities. This includes: System design specifications and model verification. Commissioning support to COE and operations teams. Propose improvement programs feeding into the team development roadmap. Working with customers to identify and solve power systems issues using our software solutions, while ensuring that any REX is used for feeding/prioritizing future developments. Participating in technical visits, workshops, demos, conferences, trade shows and delivery of customer/stakeholder training according to the specific case and opportunity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Genuine interest and passion for solving complex power system problems.
• Degree in renewable energies, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field from an accredited university.
• Strong industrial experience developing and delivering (includes FAT/SAT) power systems management, automation, protection and control applications involving application specification, design, development, testing, in at least Linux and Windows environments using Agile processes.
• Proven experience in R&D solutions related to technology development in power systems, automation, protection and control domains.
• Demonstrated track record of influencing various stakeholders through the R&D process in order to achieve desired outcomes for the customers.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical issues.
• Good technical and higher management communication skills.
• Experienced in multi-cultural distributed working environments.
• Questioning and reasoning skills.
• Team player with excellent team communication skills and knowledge sharing ability.
• Inclined to be a change agent with high energy and drive for innovation.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Software development tools including programming languages, code-checking, version control, Agile-oriented support tools (Jira, SVN, Git), Proficient in the use of Matlab, Simulink, Matlab Embedded Coding, Automated testing.
• Experience with 61131 PLC development systems (desired).
• Experience as a developer in Linux and MS Windows environments (desired).
• Experienced in SW release management and other aspects of SDLC.

Responsabilités détaillées :

• Développement technologique sur les solutions de contrôle et de gestion des systèmes électriques pour les applications de réseaux intelligents (Smart Grid), incluant : Spécifications de conception et d'architecture fonctionnelle et système : Modélisation système utilisant des outils tels que Matlab, Simulink, Opal-RT pour créer et tester des applications.
• Développement d'algorithmes : concevoir, développer et valider des algorithmes de réseau intelligent dans des implémentations de blocs fonctionnels et logicielles conventionnelles.
• Conception et mise en place de l'environnement de test : accompagner l'équipe V&V (Vérification et Validation) pour définir les scénarios d'environnement de test et de simulation.
• Conception de vues d'interface graphique (GUI) illustrant les environnements d'interaction des applications, pour permettre les tests V&V et soutenir les livraisons AAA.
• Développement de blocs fonctionnels d'application (AFB) : construire des AFB prêts à l'emploi pour l'automatisation embarquée, la surveillance, l'analyse, la prévision, la gestion, le contrôle et les systèmes de protection.
• Test et validation : effectuer les tests et la validation de la solution, incluant le débogage associé.
• Selon le contexte et les besoins, agir en tant que leader technique de projet ou Scrum Master.
• Support technique et leadership en développement pour les axes clés de la feuille de route AAA.
• Proposition autonome, développement et démonstration de techniques innovantes pour une différenciation accrue face à la concurrence.
• Contribuer aux activités du laboratoire d'innovation Grid Solutions en soutien aux activités stratégiques et à l'avancement de la feuille de route AAA et GS.
• Soutenir le développement commercial, la constitution du pipeline de projets et les activités de livraison.
• Cela inclut : Les spécifications de conception système et la vérification des modèles.
• Le support à la mise en service pour les équipes COE et opérationnelles.
• Proposer des programmes d'amélioration alimentant la feuille de route de développement de l'équipe.
• Travailler avec les clients pour identifier et résoudre les problèmes des systèmes électriques à l'aide de nos solutions logicielles, tout en veillant à ce que tout retour d'expérience (REX) soit utilisé pour alimenter/prioriser les développements futurs.
• Participer à des visites techniques, ateliers, démonstrations, conférences, salons professionnels et assurer la formation des clients/parties prenantes selon les besoins.

Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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: No For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 08, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com