Senior Engineer – HIL & Simulation

GE Vernova, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Remote-friendly

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer – HIL & Simulation to own and scale our HIL and real-time simulation capabilities for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will validate BMS and PCS, lead HIL/SIL test benches, and integrate automated CI/CD pipelines across global teams.

The role requires deep expertise in real-time modeling, grid interaction standards, and cross-functional collaboration, with up to 20% travel. Remote work within the United States is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 6+ years in power electronics, renewables, or grid-tied systems.
• 3+ years in HIL/SIL testing, real-time simulation, and control validation.
• Familiar with GE Mark VIe controllers.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for HIL testing, CI/CD integration, and simulation infrastructure.
• Design, build, and maintain real-time test benches for controllers and embedded software.
• Develop high-fidelity plant models (batteries, inverters, AC/DC networks).
• Create virtual SIL benches to test project-specific controls software.
• Automate test scripts and integrate HIL/SIL in CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze simulation/test data to assess BESS performance and safety limits.
• Collaborate with firmware, controls, systems engineering, and validation teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and standardize modeling workflows.

Skills

HIL/SIL testing

Real-time simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Computer/Control Systems

Tools

GE Mark VIe

Typhoon HIL / Opal-RT / NI

Job description

Job Description

At GE Vernova, we are energizing the world while accelerating the path to a more reliable, sustainable energy future. Our Energy Storage team within GE Vernova’s Power Conversion and Storage division deploys utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that integrate seamlessly into the modern grid, driving the energy transition forward. We are looking for an experienced technical leader to own and scale our Energy Storage Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and simulation capabilities. As the Senior Engineer – HIL & Simulation, you will be the technical anchor for validating our BESS controls, battery management systems (BMS), and power conversion systems (PCS). You will lead the development, commissioning, and continuous expansion of advanced HIL test benches and real-time simulation models. Your work will de-risk complex software releases, validate grid compliance, and ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance for our utility-scale energy storage solutions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Strategy: Define and execute the roadmap for HIL testing, virtual commissioning, and simulation infrastructure across the BESS portfolio.


• HIL Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain real-time simulation test benches to test physical controllers and embedded software under realistic grid and battery operating conditions.


• Plant & Grid Modeling: Develop, validate, and maintain high-fidelity plant models—including battery cell/stack models, inverters, and AC/DC power grid networks using tools like MATLAB/Simulink or RSCAD.


• SIL Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain virtual simulation test benches to test project specific controls software for development and commissioning troubleshooting.


• Automation & CI/CD Integration: Develop automated test scripts and frameworks to integrate HIL/SIL testing into our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) software pipelines, accelerating release cycles while maintaining rigorous quality gates.


• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze large volumes of simulation and test data to evaluate BESS performance, dynamic response, and compliance limits. Interpret complex test results, identify root causes for anomalies or edge-case failures, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights and technical reports for cross-functional engineering teams.


• Fault & Edge Case Validation: Simulate extreme grid disturbance events (e.g., low/high voltage ride-through, frequency response, grid faults) and internal battery fault scenarios to verify system protection and control logic safely.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with firmware, controls, systems engineering, and product validation teams to reproduce field issues, verify bug fixes, and sign off on new software releases.


• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and best-practice training to junior and mid-level engineers on the simulation and testing team.


• Process Innovation: Drive productivity initiatives and standardize modeling workflows to accelerate NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, or a related technical field.


• 6+ years of engineering experience in power electronics, renewable energy, or grid-tied systems.


• 3+ years specifically focused on HIL/SIL testing, real-time simulation, and control system validation.


• Familiar with GE Mark VIe controllers.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with real-time HIL hardware and software platforms (e.g., Typhoon HIL, Opal-RT, or National Instruments).


• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, PLECS, or C/C++ for model development and auto-code generation.


• Deep understanding of BESS architecture, including Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), and Energy Management Systems.


• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong technical communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Familiarity with grid codes, utility interconnection standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 9540), and power system dynamics.


• Willingness to travel up to 20%.


• Comfortable working with global teams, including flexibility across time zones.


• Proactively identifies and removes organizational obstacles, enabling the team to execute with speed and clarity.

Additional Information

Compensation Grade SPB 3. This role is open to remote candidates; location and flexibility will be determined based on candidate profile and business needs.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes.

This is a remote position.

Application Deadline: December 28, 2026.

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.

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.

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).

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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