Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

GE Vernova, Inc.; Findlay Township, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Electrical and Power Electronics Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Technology team in a critical role focused on high‑power converter design, testing, and application engineering in the US.

You'll lead development of inverters, DC/DC and other power topologies, perform system modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc with emphasis in Power Electronics and 6+ years in power electronics/power conversion.
• 2+ years experience with semiconductor technologies (IGBT, SiC, GaN, thyristor) in high-density converters.
• 3+ years PCB schematic capture and layout; strong EMI/EMC and magnetics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements across industrial, marine, renewable, and naval power converters.
• Lead design and development of high‑power converters and select devices (SiC, GaN, IGBT, SCR).
• Own projects from concept to validated solution with drawings, BOMs, tests, and documentation.
• Model power electronics and systems using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, LTspice for topology validation.
• Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, and MIL standards and support DFMEA and certification.
• Collaborate across firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Power electronics design

High-power converters

Semiconductor technologies

PWM control

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Ph.D. in power electronics systems engineering

MSc ENGINEERING in Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSIM

LTspice

PCB layout tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electrical and Power Electronics Engineer to join the Advanced Concepts and Technology team in a critical technical role. This position requires deep expertise in power converter design, development, testing, and application engineering, with ownership across the full lifecycle — from analysis, simulation, build/manufacturing, and validation to support for controls, software development, and real-time modeling.

You will lead the design and optimization of advanced inverters, DC/DC converters, resonant converters, and active rectifiers, while also addressing their integration into larger power and energy systems such as grids, microgrids, islanded systems, energy storage, and propulsion platforms. This role is well suited for a creative, self-directed engineer who can solve complex technical challenges independently and help mentor junior engineers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review customer requirements forindustrial, marine, renewable, and naval power convertersand identify gaps between customer needs and current product capabilities.
• Develop detailedelectrical and electronics specificationsand lead architecture/trade-off decisions affecting components, layout, and materials.
• Lead the design and development ofhigh-power converters, including selection ofSiC, GaN, IGBT, and SCRdevices, magnetics, gate drives, capacitors, and analog circuits.
• Own projects fromconcept through validated solution, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, test procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Performpower electronics and system modeling/simulationusing tools likeMATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM, and LTspiceto validate topologies and control strategies before prototyping.
• Analyzegrid and microgrid interaction, including grid-tied/islanded stability, harmonics, power quality, and EMI/EMC filter design.
• Build, test, and troubleshootprototypes and system mockups, execute validation plans, and characterize electrical/functional performance.
• Serve as thetechnical lead / SMEfor converter projects, lead design reviews, guide PCB, controls, and junior engineers, and partner with project managers to maintain schedule and customer alignment.
• Ensure compliance withUL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, and MILstandards, and supportDFMEA, reliability analysis, and product certificationefforts.
• Collaborate acrossfirmware, mechanical, manufacturing, sourcing, application engineering, suppliers, and global GE Vernova teamsto ensure manufacturability, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in power electronics systems engineering from an accredited university OR MSc ENGINEERING from an accredited university with an emphasis in Power Electronics and 6+ Years’ experience in power electronics/power conversion.
• 2+ years experience and deep understanding of semiconductor technologies, including IGBT, SiC, GaN, thyristor, and transistor-based devices, and their implementation in high-density and large power converter applications. Candidate can have prior professional career experience or exposure to the technology during advanced degree pursuit. This should include a strong understanding of switching waveforms, loss modeling, and PWM control and overall power electronics design.
• 2+ years experience in parallel and series implementation of power semiconductors for purposes of higher power and voltage converter design.
• 3+ years experience in PCB schematic capture and layout, with a focus on minimizing stray inductance and capacitance and optimizing EMI/EMC performance Should also include strong understanding of magnetics designs including common-mode chokes, dv/dt inductors, and output filters.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated expertise in power electronics technologies, including AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converter design, as well as the control of voltage-source and current-source power converters by showing ability of past existing written published works by the candidate.
• Must have prior experiences and knowledge of power electronics and power systems modeling and simulations using Matlab/Simulink, PLECS, and other modeling and simulation tools and software platform. Candidate should be able to demonstrate this by showing modeling results of a prior effort.
• Demonstrated expertise in circuit design for low- and medium-voltage converter applications, including the design, debugging, and testing of gate drivers, controllers, busbar designs, and current sensors. Candidate should be able to demonstrate ability of this knowledge through prior class work or published papers.
• Strong passion towards engineering excellence w.r.t attention to details, engineering mindset and systems knowledge in power electronics design and manufacturing.
• Experience with real time hardware in loop simulations is desired.
• Professional demeanor, unyielding integrity, and demonstrated compliance mindset.
• Global mindset with ability to work effectively across businesses worldwide; sensitive to cultural differences and able to nurture collaborative relationships.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, interns, and other team members in support of technical and professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and accessible and approachable.
• Loyal, committed, energetic, and connected with teams through inclusiveness.
• Innovative and inventive in developing intellectual properties (IPs)
• “Lean” mindset in reducing “waste” and increasing work efficiency and effectiveness
• Willingness to learn, embrace, and utilize AI to enhance engineering and increase productivity.
  

Eligibility Requirement

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). Proof of status required prior to employment.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 August 27, 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.