Lead I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Embedded Software Engineer
GE VernovaWilmington, NC
Full Time
Posted October 20, 2026
$98k - $164k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 21, 2026
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Job Description
The Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Embedded Software Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) Engineering organization.
Key Responsibilities
- The Lead I&C Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering software. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
- Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Typical software activities will include preparing design specifications, developing software, performing module testing, and integration testing of the design. Performing Code Reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports.
- Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
- Perform integration testing of software solutions using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and full end to end operational testing.
- Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
- Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
- Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GVH engineering procedures.
- Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline.
- Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to junior staff.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development, including a deep working knowledge of C Programming language and software development tools (GitLab version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc.).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with C Coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of software.
- 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.
- The work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
- Experience understanding C Coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project. Familiarity of MISRA-C is desirable.
- Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
- Effective use of data structures and algorithms.
- Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
- Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
- Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.
- Experience with software development in an industry standard environment (DO-178, SEAL).
- Knowledge of common development paradigms (Agile, Waterfall)
- 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.
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