Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision

GE Vernova; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, Rx coverage

Health Coach 24/7

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision to define and execute strategic R&D in CV and autonomous systems. You will fuse multi-modal sensing with state-of-the-art algorithms to enable vision-based planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.

Collaborating with GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, you will shape technical vision, lead teams, publish results, and represent the program to partners and stakeholders. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years' work experience in computer vision / sensing.
• Experience with systems architecture and integration; hands-on programming in C/C++/Python.
• Legal authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Advance computer vision capabilities by fusing multi-modal sensing systems.
• Prototype and demonstrate CV applications to real-world problems.
• Shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for computer vision.
• Foster relationships with colleagues across GE Vernova Advanced Research and coach technologists.
• Drive collaborations with academia, labs, and industry to increase impact.
• Deliver presentations and publications to leadership, businesses, and journals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Education

PhD in Engineering/CS or related

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision, you will work with GE Vernova Research, GE Vernova Businesses, and external customers to define, build, and execute strategic research and development programs focused in Computer Vision and Autonomous Systems.

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Advance computer vision capabilities and artificial perception by fusing multi-modal sensing systems. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be able connecting these sensing modalities with State-of-the-Art algorithms to enable vision-based planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
• Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate computer vision applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation.
• Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for computer vision
• Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists.
• Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact.
• Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, and 5+ years' work experience within the field
• Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of computer vision / sensing
• Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
• Experience in systems architecture, design, and system integration. Hands-on experience with programming in C/C++/Python.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor work visas for individuals at the Master's level, now or in the future, for this position vacancy.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience developing patentable intellectual property
• Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodology –specifically DoE's and Gage R&R. Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
• Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands‑on solutions
• Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment.

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 November 02, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.