Electronics Hardware Engineer
Ge Vernova
Design, prototype, and test power electronics hardware for GE Vernova energy projects.
3 days ago ago
$79,400 - $119,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Schenectady, NY
Onsite
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
prototype assembly
pcb layout
signal integrity
subsystem design
test development
hardware integration
- Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs
- Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
- Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
- Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams for end-to-end hardware integration.
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for complex embedded and power electronics boards.
- Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, that facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems intended for a wide variety of applications
- Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
- Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis for high-speed and mixed-signal designs.
- Develop and implement test procedures for electrical systems and document performance characteristics.
- Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies
- Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards (PCB) for controllers and instrumentations applied in power conversion systems
What you bring
altium
vivado
matlab
ltspice
masters
safety
- High-voltage probes, isolated measurement gear, double-pulse test setups
- Substantial experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies. Proficiency with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers).
- Familiarity with:
- Power analyzers, electronic loads, SMUs, thermal cameras
- FPGA/Embedded: Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, ARM/Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems
- Collaboration: Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence
- Experience in designing and commissioning of electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout applied in power conversion systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
- JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators, boundary scan tools
- Familiarity with Arc Flash analysis and testing.
- Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel and writing reports in MS Word
- Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
- PCB Design: Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics (Expedition, PADS)
- Masters degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems or a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems or an Associates degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems
- Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. This role is not eligible for employer immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Soldering/rework stations (including BGA rework), multimeters, function generators
- Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.
- Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth), logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers
- Safety First mindset – proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed.
- Simulation & Analysis: LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SIwave, Keysight ADS, HyperLynx, PLECS
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no employer sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work in the u.s.
- employment offer contingent on successful drug screening (if applicable).
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
- On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
- Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
- Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
- Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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