Senior Scientist - Robot Perception: GE Vernova Advanced Research

GE Vernova

Niskayuna, United States

Full Time

Posted July 24, 2026

$113k - $113k

Power Generation

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Job Description

GE Vernova’s researchers work on the advancement of Robot Perception technology for industrial domain, ultimately contributing to the Energy Transition by electrifying the world and decarbonizing the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Embodied R&D: Develop perception modules specifically for industrial manipulators and mobile platforms, enabling robots to interpret and act within complex physical environments.
Closed-Loop Autonomy: Create algorithms that bridge the gap between perception and motion (e.g., visual servoing, object-centric manipulation, and task-space control).
Technical Leadership: Lead the development of high-quality, real-time code for shared robotic codebases, ensuring low-latency inference on edge-compute hardware.
Scientific Contribution: Advance the state-of-the-art in robot-centric perception; create intellectual property via patents and publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier robotics/AI venues.

Requirements

Education: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related fields (focusing on embodied perception/manipulation); or MS + 2 years of professional experience.
Technical Expertise: Demonstrated research experience in at least three of the following: Action-Oriented Perception: Visual servoing, hand-eye coordination, and real-time state estimation for robot control. Embodied AI: Development of foundation models, learned visual representations, or task-planning architectures for robot manipulation. Multimodal Fusion: Integration of vision with proprioceptive, tactile, or force-torque sensing for physical interaction. Spatial Interaction: Practical 3D geometry, projective geometry, and robot-to-camera extrinsic calibration. Edge Inference: Deployment of perception models on robotic platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson/Orin) with strict latency and compute constraints.
Development Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python (with popular ML/Deep Learning frameworks) and C/C++.
Compliance: Legal authorization to work in the US is required (sponsorship for Master’s level employment visas is not available). Must be 18 years or older; must be willing to work on-site in Niskayuna, NY. You must submit your application via the Careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered.
Robotics Experience: Hands-on experience with physical robotic platforms (e.g., industrial manipulators, mobile bases, or quadrupeds).
Applied Theory: Deep practical understanding of camera models and the underlying mathematics of spatial sensing in real-world environments.
Innovative Mindset: Ability to creatively adapt SOTA open-source research to the constraints of industrial field services.
Communication: Excellent ability to document technical research and communicate complex autonomous behaviors to non-roboticist stakeholders.
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).