GE Vernova
Research Engineer - Embedded Systems
Join GE Vernova as a Research Engineer - Embedded Systems and help drive the energy transition through cutting‑edge embedded technologies.
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. 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 at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy‑focused projects. This role focuses on architecting and developing state‑of‑the‑art embedded systems for real‑time controls and industrial communication applications across GE Vernova’s energy businesses.
Responsibilities
Develop solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS).
Leverage design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real‑time embedded systems.
Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies such as the DOE and DOD.
Work with GE businesses to help transition real‑time embedded controls and communication systems from early‑stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in embedded systems.
Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open‑source communities.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines, or Master’s degree with minimum 2 years of industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of industry experience.
Embedded C / C++ programming – strong low‑level coding ability with efficient, memory‑safe, real‑time oriented design.
Assembly language proficiency (ARM, RISC‑V, x86, or other relevant architectures).
Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, QNX, or Zephyr.
Linux kernel & device drivers – development, configuration, and debugging of kernel modules, BSPs, and peripheral drivers.
Bare‑metal programming – direct hardware control without an OS.
Bootloader & firmware update mechanisms (e.g., U‑Boot, secure OTA).
Experience with microcontrollers and SoCs (ARM Cortex‑M/A, PIC, MSP430, ESP32, etc.).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. No sponsorship for positions at the Master’s or Bachelor’s level for employment visas.
Unable to accommodate employees who are nationals of countries subject to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, and Cuba).
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Desired Characteristics
Digital electronics fundamentals – buses (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, PCIe).
Analog interfacing – ADC/DAC, sensors, signal conditioning basics.
Schematics & datasheet interpretation.
Board bring‑up & debugging – JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
Multithreading and synchronization primitives (mutexes, semaphores, queues).
Memory management – stack/heap allocation, MMU, MPU.
Networking stacks – TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet.
File systems – FAT, ext4, NAND/NOR flash management.
Version control – Git, Gerrit.
Build systems – Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildroot.
Cross‑compilation & toolchains (GCC, Clang, ARM toolchain).
Debugging tools – GDB, Valgrind, strace, perf.
Unit testing & CI/CD – Google Test, Ceedling, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
Pay Range The base pay range for this position is
$88,600‑$147,600 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position will be posted until at least 10/16/2025.
Benefits Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 24/7 nurse‑based resource, and the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.
Relocation Assistance Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Legal & EEO Information 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. 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.
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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. 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 at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy‑focused projects. This role focuses on architecting and developing state‑of‑the‑art embedded systems for real‑time controls and industrial communication applications across GE Vernova’s energy businesses.
Responsibilities
Develop solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS).
Leverage design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real‑time embedded systems.
Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies such as the DOE and DOD.
Work with GE businesses to help transition real‑time embedded controls and communication systems from early‑stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in embedded systems.
Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open‑source communities.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines, or Master’s degree with minimum 2 years of industry experience, or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years of industry experience.
Embedded C / C++ programming – strong low‑level coding ability with efficient, memory‑safe, real‑time oriented design.
Assembly language proficiency (ARM, RISC‑V, x86, or other relevant architectures).
Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, QNX, or Zephyr.
Linux kernel & device drivers – development, configuration, and debugging of kernel modules, BSPs, and peripheral drivers.
Bare‑metal programming – direct hardware control without an OS.
Bootloader & firmware update mechanisms (e.g., U‑Boot, secure OTA).
Experience with microcontrollers and SoCs (ARM Cortex‑M/A, PIC, MSP430, ESP32, etc.).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. No sponsorship for positions at the Master’s or Bachelor’s level for employment visas.
Unable to accommodate employees who are nationals of countries subject to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, and Cuba).
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Desired Characteristics
Digital electronics fundamentals – buses (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, PCIe).
Analog interfacing – ADC/DAC, sensors, signal conditioning basics.
Schematics & datasheet interpretation.
Board bring‑up & debugging – JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes.
Multithreading and synchronization primitives (mutexes, semaphores, queues).
Memory management – stack/heap allocation, MMU, MPU.
Networking stacks – TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet.
File systems – FAT, ext4, NAND/NOR flash management.
Version control – Git, Gerrit.
Build systems – Make, CMake, Yocto, Buildroot.
Cross‑compilation & toolchains (GCC, Clang, ARM toolchain).
Debugging tools – GDB, Valgrind, strace, perf.
Unit testing & CI/CD – Google Test, Ceedling, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
Pay Range The base pay range for this position is
$88,600‑$147,600 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position will be posted until at least 10/16/2025.
Benefits Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 24/7 nurse‑based resource, and the Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include the GE 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.
Relocation Assistance Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Legal & EEO Information 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. 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.
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