Principal Scientist - Robotics/Mechatronics

GE Vernova

Niskayuna, United States

Full Time

Posted August 19, 2026

$132k - $132k

Power Generation

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Job Description

As a Principal Scientist in the AI – Computer Vision - Robotics – Software lab in GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will have the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art technology for GE Vernova’s missions of Decarbonization, Electrification and Growth of Renewable Energy.

Key Responsibilities

Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team inventing and developing functional systems and tools advancing robotics and autonomy, including robot system design, motion planning, perception, manipulation, system integration, and human-robot interaction .
Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate Robotics applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation.
Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers and product managers in GE Vernova businesses and at external partners to determine and hone needs, product and process requirements.
Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for Robotics
Be a thought leader and drive IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications and collect rigorous experimental data for IP patent processes.
Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists.
Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact.
Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.
Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions to some of the world’s toughest challenges and leading proposals as principal investigator for grant consideration.

Requirements

Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with 7+ years of relevant work experience.
Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of Robotics
Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Experience developing patentable intellectual property
Experience writing successful R&D proposals, including to government agencies
Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
Well versed in Six Sigma methodology –specifically DoE's and Gage R&R.
Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries
Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions
Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment .
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).