Principal Engineer- Electronic Hardware

Ge Vernova

The Role

Overview

Lead HVDC electronic hardware design and strategy for power conversion systems

Key Responsibilities

  • r&d oversight
  • technology integration
  • design review
  • technical consultation
  • roadmap development
  • standardization

Tasks

-Oversee various R&D programmes from conception through to industrialisation, integrating new technology smoothly into production and ensuring successful project delivery -Collaborate and promote technology synergies across GE Vernova businesses of Power Conversion Systems, Grid Automation and Power Technology, utilizing shared expertise and resources. -Stay abreast of, collect and internally communicate state-of-the-art technology developments in HVDC valves and applications -Act as a knowledge ambassador, providing technical education to external universities -Consult with and support the Chief Engineer’s Office in executing the office’s technical objectives to implement best practice technologies and methods. -Provide technical consultation on product problems throughout the business including supplier and field support and perform technical rescues when needed. -Suggest areas for technological advancement and recommend approaches/programs to pursue -Support the quality teams on major quality issues and act as technical authority in root cause analysis processes -Chair Design reviews for individual components, sub-assemblies and key engineering deliverables at tendering and contract execution stages. Support Consulting Engineers in governance and trainings to reinforce proper execution of design review guidelines. -Support Internal Stakeholders and Consulting Engineer to develop and maintain a strategic HVDC Control & Protection Electronic Hardware technology roadmap. -Lead/support project teams addressing identified project challenges in focused technical areas -Support project technical tendering and delivery in the introduction of new solutions -Act as technical authority in competence management -Serve as a recognized technical authority in HVDC Electronic Hardware both internally and externally, and act as technical advisor to senior leadership levels -Actively contribute to and drive both internal and external standardization, coordinate working group activities and proactively represent GE Vernova in IEC/CIGRE and similar professional bodies, task forces and industry committees -Participate Patent Evaluation Board (PEB) to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company. -Chair and act as technical authority in technology and product development gate reviews -Actively mentor and coach identified high potential Engineering talents within one’s business lines.

Requirements

  • power electronics
  • firmware development
  • fpga design
  • masters degree
  • hvdc pcb
  • machine learning

What You Bring

-Future developments in HVDC PCB electronics e.g. new semi-conductor devices, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Maintenance and Machine Learning. -Strong interpersonal and leadership skills -Able to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization -Proven experience in power electronics, preferably coupled with strong expertise in converter topologies and firmware, Low Voltage PCB electronics, Control System and technologies relevant to HVDC, and the trade-offs that are made in: -Understanding of system design trade-offs in component selection components -Experience with firmware development -Familiar with industrial processes for power electronics manufacturing, type testing, commissioning and maintenance -Masters degree or higher education equivalent in a topic related to the development of power electronic systems preferably for high voltage applications -Strong oral and written communication skills -Open to regular business travel -Familiarity with patent evaluation, application and management -Experience with the tools for electronics design, mechanical layout, FPGA design and test required.

The Company

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

Power

Gas Power

Steam Power

Nuclear

Hydro Power

Wind

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Electrification Systems

Power Conversion and Storage

Grid Solutions

Electrification Software