Research Engineer - Embedded Systems: GE Vernova Advanced Research

Overview

Design and develop FPGA-based real-time embedded systems for energy applications.

Key Responsibilities

• fpga development
• prototype transition
• embedded controls
• technical papers
• government liaison
• fpga tools

Tasks

-Work with GE businesses to help transition real-time embedded controls and communication systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes. -Develop FPGA solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS). -Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities. -Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies such as the DOE and DOD. -Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in embedded systems. -Leverage FPGA design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems.

Requirements

• fpga
• verilog
• yocto
• docker
• rtos
• phd

What You Bring

-Strong FPGA/SoC design and development experience with Verilog and VHDL. -Must be 18 years or older -Experience with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto). -Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as hypervisors, Docker containers, etc. -Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX, RTLinux, or VxWorks). -Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. -Working knowledge of Linux driver and/or kernel development. -Knowledge of Xilinx and/or Altera devices, tools, and ecosystem (e.g., ModelSim, Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, etc.). -Experience with CI/CD technologies (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, etc.). -Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY -Strong embedded programming skills (e.g., C/C++, C#, Python, etc.). -Experience writing firmware and with low-level programming (e.g., microcontrollers). -Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. -Experience with the development of real-time embedded applications and systems on microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.

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About Ge Vernova

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-must be legally authorized to work in the us. -no visa sponsorship will be provided, even for bachelor's level candidates.

Security Clearance

-offer contingent on successful drug screening (if applicable).