Electronics Hardware Engineer Job at GE Vernova in City of Schenectady

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Job Description Summary: 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 help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers collaborate with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities on 150+ energy focused projects. These programs 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. As an Electronics Hardware Engineer for GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will work with and support engineers in executing various power electronics related projects for GE Vernova applications. You will design and validate advanced embedded systems and power electronics hardware, working across FPGA, MCU, DSP platforms, as well as different types of power devices at a wide range of power levels. The role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, hands-on lab skills, and experience with high-speed board design.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards (PCB) for controllers and instrumentation applied in power conversion systems
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for complex embedded and power electronics boards
• Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs
• Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems that facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems for a wide variety of applications
• Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis for high-speed and mixed-signal designs
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams for end-to-end hardware integration
• Develop and implement test procedures for electrical systems and document performance characteristics
• Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems with clearly defined objectives
• Maintain standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience focused on power electronics and/or embedded systems, or Bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of experience in the same
• Experience in designing and commissioning electrical/electronic circuits and PCB layouts for power conversion systems with attention to signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
• Experience designing test fixtures including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies; proficiency with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards for large-scale energy systems
• Safety mindset with initiative to stop work as needed; familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) programs
• Arc Flash analysis and testing familiarity
• Documentation of test setups, procedures, findings/results
• Preliminary data processing skills and proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must be willing to work from an office in Niskayuna, NY

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with hardware/lab equipment and software/tools including:
• PCB Design: Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics
• Simulation & Analysis: LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SIwave, Keysight ADS, HyperLynx, PLECS
• FPGA/Embedded: Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, ARM/Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench
• Collaboration: Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence
• Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers; power analyzers, electronic loads, SMUs, thermal cameras
• JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators, boundary scan tools; soldering/rework stations; high-voltage probes and isolated measurement gear

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $88,600-$147,600. This role may include a performance bonus. The position is posted until at least 10/2/2025. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 24/7 nurse resource, health coaching, EAP, 401(k) with company matching, tuition/adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time-off. Relocation assistance is provided: Yes.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Employment requires legal work authorization and may include a drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Electric Power Generation