R5051475 Lead Embedded Computing Research Engineer - Embedded Systems

GE Vernova; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center seeks a Lead Embedded Computing Research Engineer to architect, implement, and test edge solutions for embedded systems powering industrial automation and enterprise platforms. You will lead R&D tasks and collaborate across GE Vernova, suppliers, labs, and universities to transition research into product platforms.

You will contribute to cybersecurity practices, test plans, and program reviews while shaping multi‑million-dollar initiatives with DoD and DOE

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 1–5 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor or Master’s in computer science or electrical engineering with 3–5 years of industry experience.
• 3+ years in embedded systems, firmware, or edge software development.
• 3+ years in C/C++ development for embedded platforms.
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or SoC-based platforms and hardware interfaces
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, IEC 61850, MQTT, BACnet)

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and test edge and embedded software solutions for industrial automation and enterprise platforms.
• Serve as technical lead on R&D tasks and translate requirements into designs and plans.
• Develop firmware and application software in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Build and automate unit, integration, HIL, and system verification.
• Collaborate with labs, universities, suppliers, and government partners to meet milestones.
• Contribute to proposals, technical reports, and program reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Real-time OS

Linux systems

Microcontrollers/SoC

Industrial protocols

Test automation

Secure-by-design

FPGA experience

Python scripting

Education

PhD in CS/EE

Bachelor/Master in CS/EE

Tools

Docker/Kubernetes

ModelSim/Quartus/Vivado

GitHub Actions

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Embedded Computing Research Engineer at GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing edge solutions for embedded systems that power industrial automation, networking, and enterprise software platforms will bring hands-on technical leadership to the full development lifecycle from concept and architecture through implementation, integration, and verification.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to and help lead multimillion-dollar R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova's energy businesses such as Power Generation, Renewables, Grid, and Electrification as well as with U.S. Government agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The technologies you develop will be matured and transitioned into GE Vernova business products.
You will collaborate across GE Vernova businesses, suppliers, government partners, national laboratories, universities, and strategic business partners to drive innovative embedded computing solutions for GE Vernova.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Architect, implement, and test edge and embedded software solutions for industrial automation, networking, and enterprise software platforms.
• Serve as a technical lead on R&D tasks, translating program requirements into robust embedded system designs and implementation plans.
• Develop firmware and application software in C/C++ (and related languages) for resource-constrained, real-time embedded platforms.
• Build, execute, and automate test plans, including unit, integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and system‑level verification.
• Support the maturation and transition of research prototypes into GE Vernova product platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, national laboratories, universities, and government partners to deliver program milestones.
• Contribute to proposals, technical reports, and program reviews for internal leadership and government sponsors.
• Apply secure‑by‑design and cybersecurity best practices across the embedded software lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1-5 years of industry experience.
• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years of industry experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in embedded systems, firmware, or edge software development.
• 3+ years of Demonstrated proficiency in embedded software development using C and/or C++.
• 3+ years of experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, or SoC‑based platforms and associated hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
• 3+ years of experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, IEC 61850, MQTT, BACnet) and familiarity with data serialization formats (Protocol Buffers, JSON).
• 3+ years of experience integrating existing real-time analytics, anomaly detection, and secure data pipelines into edge and embedded applications
• 3+ years of experience developing Linux systems or Real‑time operating systems
• 3+ years of experience with the full embedded systems development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and debugging.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with industrial control systems, PLCs, or edge controllers within energy grid operations, industrial automation, or renewable energy infrastructure is a significant plus.
• Experience with RTOS task scheduling, thread priorities and strict time deadlines
• Full‑Stack programing experience delivering Edge to cloud solutions
• Experience developing real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and/or bare‑metal environments.
• Experience working with Docker/ Kubernetes
• Knowledge of memory management and pointer manipulation
• Knowledge of asymmetric and symmetric multiprocessor concepts, virtual memory, and their real‑time implications
• Experience with developing test automation, building scripts, and rapid prototyping using python, or other scripting languages
• Working knowledge of embedded cybersecurity, secure boot, cryptographic primitives, or IC/OT security standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST 800‑82)
• Familiar working with JavaScript/TypeScript for front‑end development and C++/Python for interacting with system‑level services or embedded APIs.
• Familiar working with CI/CD environments such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Experience with multi‑threaded applications and computer networking
• Experience with Xilinx and/or Intel (Altera) FPGA devices, tools, and ecosystems (e.g., ModelSim, Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado)
• Familiar with digital logic design, including FSMs, pipelining, and resource optimization
• Familiarity with at least one of the high‑speed and standard interfaces (UART or SPI or I²C or Ethernet or PCIe, DDR)
• Experience developing test benches and performing functional verification
• Knowledge of clock domain crossing (CDC) techniques and metastability mitigation
• Experience with FPGA or ASIC design using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL
• Experience in FPGA design flow including simulation, synthesis, place & route, static timing analysis, timing closure.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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

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 September 03, 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.