Senior Electrical Engineer

IF1868 GE Energy Power Conversion Naval Systems Inc.; Findlay Township (PA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

24/7 nurse line

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Naval Systems division seeks a lead Power Electronics Engineer with deep expertise in power converter designs, development, and test. The role owns designs from concept through fully validated solutions, supporting controls and software development, real-time modeling, and customer applications.

The candidate will drive CTQ/risk trades, prepare detailed specifications for large power converters, and interact with customers as the GE interface.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in power electronics systems engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in PCB design for minimal stray inductance and capacitance and EMI/EMC optimization.
• PCB schematic capture and layout experience.
• Experience in design of IGBT and Wideband Gap semiconductor based power converters and magnetic component design.
• Experience in parallel and series implementation of power semiconductors for higher power and voltage converter design.

Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration across multiple components and products.
• Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
• Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
• Defines product requirements for modules/components and subcontractors.
• Leads teams and interfaces between components and execution organizations.

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

IGBT design

System integration

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in power electronics

Job description

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage (GEV-PC&S) Division provides electrical power conversion systems for Naval, industry, marine, and Oil & Gas applications. Typical scope includes medium and low voltage (MV & LV) power converters, motors, transformers, E-house, switchgear, and control as well as the associated power systems engineering. The Power Electronics Engineer role is considered a lead role within the business and expected to be an individual with deep technical capability and hands-on experience / skills within power electronics converters with a strong emphasis on development and applications. The successful candidate is expected to take ownership of power converter designs, analyses, build / manufacturing and testing while supporting controls and software development, real time modeling and simulation to meet equipment, system and customer application requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Conducts component and product integration. All activities that span multiple components and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability. Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down. Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing. Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams. Manages interface between components and execution organizations. Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components. Manages the overall product configuration and configuration control system. Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Lead development of advanced power converter projects from concept to the delivery of a fully validated solution that meets specified requirements. Prepare detailed technical specifications for large industry, marine and naval power converters that capture customer requirements. A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in power electronics systems engineering from an accredited university. Experience in PCB design for minimal stray inductance and capacitance and EMI/EMC optimization. PCB schematic capture and layout experience. Experience in design of IGBT and Wideband Gap semiconductor based power converters and magnetic component design. Experience in parallel and series implementation of power semiconductors for purposes of higher power and voltage converter design.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding capability of the business.
• Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Representing the company in forums like standards/policy committees etc.

Additional Information

Note: Must be a US citizen. Must have ability to obtain a Department of War/Department of Defense Personal Security Clearance at the SECRET level.

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 $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 06, 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.

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