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This role focuses on developing advanced technologies for Operational Technology (OT) and embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess the technical foundation to balance rigorous security requirements with the safety, availability, and real-time reliability of physical assets. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of OT cybersecurity solutions, helping advance innovations from initial concept through to fieldable prototypes.In this role, you will support the execution of R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova's Gas Power, Renewables, and Grid Solutions businesses. You will collaborate with senior engineers, researchers, and cross-functional teams to advance the state of the art in embedded systems security, while building relationships with internal stakeholders and external technical partners.\nJob Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nIn this role, you will:\nSupport Cybersecurity technology development as a core contributor on R&D programs.\nAssist in identifying and pursuing external funding opportunities for advanced research in the OT cybersecurity space.\nContribute to proposal activities by providing technical input and domain expertise.\nCollaborate with universities, national laboratories, industrial consortiums, and commercial partners to advance the state of the art in OT cybersecurity for embedded systems.\nSupport technology roadmap execution with GE Vernova businesses and assist in the development of OT cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage laboratory demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.\nAssist in defining technical requirements and system-level security considerations across complex embedded and industrial control environments.\nSupport the maturation and transition of research technologies into GE Vernova product platforms in partnership with business and product teams.\nContribute to technical papers, patent filings, and open-source community engagement.\nParticipate in technical reviews, program reviews, and sponsor meetings.\nRequired Qualifications\nPh.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 1-3 years of industry experience.\nBachelor or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years of industry experience.\nA minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded systems, firmware, or edgesoftwaredevelopment.\nCurrent embedded programming capability in languages such as C, C++, and Python.\n3+ years of experience working on cryptographic standards (TLS, X.509) and hardware-based security(HSM,TPM,ARMTrustZone,secureboot).\n3+ years of experience with or exposure to hardware-based security techniques such as HSM, TPM,ARMTrustZone,secureboot,andrelatedtechnologies.\n3+ years of of embedded software development, computer architecture, Linux OS, and network protocols.\n3+ years of experience with Linux security and driver development.\nDesired Qualifications\nFamiliarity with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, and zero-trust architectures in OT environments.\nExposure to threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or ATT&CK for ICS to identify vulnerabilities in physical processes, not just software stacks.\nFamiliarity with OT security standards specific to Operational Technology and practices such as IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST 800-82, SBOM, and secure firmware updates.\nExposure to ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, historians, fieldbus, edge gateways, and DMZ patterns.\nFamiliarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, and CAN/CANopen.\nExposure to real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS, or similar platforms.\nExposure to real-time embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.\nEligibility Requirements\nMust be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY\nLegal 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.\nGE 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.\nGE 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).\nRelocation Assistance Provided: Yes\nFor 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 September 03, 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. 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