Electronics Hardware Engineer

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 are collaborating 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. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives 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 need to be comfortable with designing and populating printed circuits, populating wiring enclosures, fabricating inductors, and designing fixtures for evaluation of power conversion systems. 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 wide range of power levels. The role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, hands-on lab skills, and experience with high-speed board design.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards (PCB) for controllers and instrumentations 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 intended 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 where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
• Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• 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).
• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems
• Safety First mindset - proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed.
• Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance.
• Familiarity with Arc Flash analysis and testing.
• Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
• Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel and writing reports in MS Word
• 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.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with:
  
  • Software like:
    
    • PCB Design: Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics (Expedition, PADS)
    • 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
  • Hardware/Laboratory equipment like:
    
    • Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth), logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers
    • Power analyzers, electronic loads, SMUs, thermal cameras
    • JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators, boundary scan tools
    • Soldering/rework stations (including BGA rework), multimeters, function generators
    • High-voltage probes, isolated measurement gear, double-pulse test setups
• Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.

The base pay range for this position is $79,400-$119,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 10/20/25.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes