Electronics Hardware Engineer

Job Description Summary

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 diverse types of power devices at wide range of power levels. The role requires strong electrical engineering fundamentals, firsthand lab skills, and experience with high-speed board design.

Job Description

Roles and 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, which 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience after graduation, with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in designing and commissioning 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.
• Experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies. Proficiency with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers).
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results.

• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems.
• 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 record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems.
• 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 record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.
• 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.

• Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

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 Information

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 May 11, 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.