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We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics systems, electrical drives and control technologies that evolve today’s industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future. We serve specialized sectors such as energy, marine, industry and all related services.Job Description\nThe Opportunity\nSoftware that controls megawatt-scale electric drives doesn't just run in the background - it determines whether a naval vessel manoeuvres safely, whether an industrial process runs efficiently, and whether an energy system performs when it matters most. As Lead Drives Control Application Software Engineer at GE Vernova's Rugby site, you will take ownership of the full development lifecycle for control application software across a portfolio of electric drive systems serving Marine, Naval, Energy, and Industrial customers worldwide.\nThis is a senior individual contributor role with real technical scope - from specification and design through to commissioning support on site.\nKey Responsibilities\n Own the software development lifecycle - specify, design, code, validate, and maintain control application software for MW (megawatt)-scale power electronic drive systems, ensuring all designs meet performance, reliability, and international standards requirements.\n Lead validation and integration activity - validate application software using HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) rigs and laboratory test drives; integrate control software into larger systems and verify end-to-end functionality.\nInterface and collaborate across disciplines - write application software that interfaces with peripheral equipment, and work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and commissioning engineers.\nSupport commissioning in the field - travel to customer sites to support equipment commissioning and validation, typically a few times per year for durations of a few days up to two weeks.\nAdvance engineering practice - apply and develop best engineering standards and design practices, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and international standards throughout your work.\nAbout You\nYou are an experienced software engineer with a strong background in industrial drive control systems and a track record of delivering robust, well-documented control application software for complex power electronic systems.\nRequired\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline - a formal qualification is advantageous, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements in an industrial software engineering environment.\nSolid understanding of electrical machines, electrical drives, and converter system topologies, including AC/DC (Alternating Current/Direct Current), DC/AC, and DC-to-DC converter systems.\nProven experience writing control application software for VSD (Variable Speed Drive) systems - including current source drives and voltage source drives - and machine control for induction, synchronous, and permanent magnet machines.\nAbility to translate high-level design requirements into efficient, robust software and produce clear technical documentation.\nEligibility to obtain UK SC (Security Check) clearance.\nUnrestricted right to travel domestically and internationally.\nPreferred\nExperience writing PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) application software.\nFamiliarity with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modelling and simulation tools.\nHands-on experience using HIL rigs for software testing and validation.\nWhy GE Vernova\nGE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. 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