Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Development

GE Vernova

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 28, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

As a Lead Engineer – Embedded SW Development (LPB2), you will be a technical cornerstone in the development and evolution of the MarkVIe control platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Translate high-level system requirements into robust firmware architectures and low-level design specifications.
Full-Cycle Development: Lead the design, coding, testing, and debugging of mission-critical system software for the MarkVIe platform.
Performance Optimization: Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources to meet stringent power generation requirements.
Validation & Integration: Integrate new product designs and collaborate with firmware test teams to develop, perform, and oversee formal design verification and validation (V&V) plans.
Quality Assurance: Lead high-quality technical reviews, including detailed design, source code, unit test frameworks, and requirement documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a primary interface between hardware design, systems engineering, and product teams.
Continuous Improvement: Champion automated unit and regression testing initiatives; foster a culture of continuous improvement in both product quality and development processes.
Lifecycle Management: Manage software throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from project initiation and design to release and long-term maintenance.
Assessment: Evaluate and integrate third-party and open-source software components while maintaining compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 6-9 years of professional experience in embedded software programming, with a demonstrated ability to perform hands-on development and complex troubleshooting on embedded targets.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced C/C++ programming skills. In-depth understanding of microprocessor architectures. Hands-on experience with preemptive, multitasking Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), with a strong preference for QNX .
Methodologies: Proven experience in Agile development environments and automated unit testing for C/C++.
Toolsets: Proficiency in software configuration management tools, defect tracking systems, and peer-review processes.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of working effectively in global, multi-functional teams.
Domain Expertise: Direct experience with MarkVIe control systems firmware development.
Protocol Knowledge: Experience working with industrial communication protocols (e.g., MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, Foundation Fieldbus, CAN, Industrial Ethernet).
Security Mindset: Knowledge of secure software design and cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading global programs and mentoring junior engineers.
Versatility: Exposure to C# development for tooling or utility applications is a strong plus.
Initiative: A self-starter mindset with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional technical challenges autonomously.