Job Description SummaryThe Lead Engineer in Electronic Hardware provides support for the Parts Services organization. Assemblies falling under the purview of the Electronic The Lead Engineer - Electronic Hardware provides support for the Parts Services organization. Assemblies falling under the purview of the Electronic Components team include Printed Circuit Board and Electronics Chassis Assemblies and all components used within. These components include Semiconductor Devices consisting of Programmed Logic, Memory, Analog to Digital Converters, Digital to Analog Converts, Logic, Op Amps, Diodes and Passive Devices including Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, etc. The Lead Engineer provides support required for manufacturing and refurbishment of electronic assemblies for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) customers.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities- Responsible for providing on-going support during the manufacture or refurbishment of electronic assemblies including addressing obsolescence issues and updating drawings, specifications and schematic drawings.
- Demonstrates accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership, provide mentorship through verification and peer review activities.
- Perform evaluations of analytical and experimental issues electrical parts dedication testing.
- Support BWR multi-business new product development, obsolescence resolution research, and emergent power plant issues.
- Support and perform technical analyses, evaluations, verifications, NCR resolutions and deviation dispositions.
- Support quality requirements defined in policies and procedures.
- Establish productive working relationships with product and project management, support functions, and suppliers.
- Support LEAN, continuous process improvement, and cost-out programs.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited university or college and at least 6 years of experience in the electronics field
- OR an Associate's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college and at least 8 years of experience in the electronics field.
Eligibility Requirements- The work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Desired Characteristics- Ability to read electronic schematics and analyze circuits.
- Experienced in evaluating manufacturer datasheets to evaluate if components are equivalent.
- Knowledge of Analog and Digital circuit design.
- Knowledge of electronic parts procurement and commercial grade dedication process.
- Experience with design and manufacturing processes used for electronic assemblies.
- Experience with Qualification of 1E electrical equipment.
- Experience with equipment qualification [environmental, seismic, embedded digital] testing to diverse industry standards [e.g., IEEE, IEC, ASME].
- Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, results oriented - Able to make reasoned, sound, and timely decisions.
- Exceptional technical writing.
- Strong verbal communication and facilitating skills for technical and business audiences.
- Able and willing to take ownership and responsibility for scoping, planning, prioritizing, scheduling, budgeting, action tracking, monitoring, corrective actions, reporting, etc.
- Team player with cross- discipline and matrixed functional skills and experience.
- Able to handle multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
- Adaptive with continuous learning and improvement "mindset" with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional InformationGE 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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 24, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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