Technician - RTDS
GE VernovaNiskayuna, United States
Full Time
Posted October 9, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 11, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
As a Realtime Digital System Stimulation (RTDS) Technician for GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will work with and support engineers in executing various power system hardware-in-loop (HIL) type projects for GE Vernova applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards for controllers and instrumentations applied in HIL simulation for power system
- Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs
- Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, that facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems intended for a wide variety of applications
- Develop and implement test procedures for HIL systems and document performance results
- Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems unassisted where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
- Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
- Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies
Requirements
- Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electronics OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electronics
- Experience in designing and commissioning electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout used in HIL testing setup used in power system projects
- Substantial experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies
- Experience with the experimental evaluation of low to medium voltage electrical systems
- Awareness of the grid codes and standards that apply to large scale power systems
- Safety First mindset – proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed. Keeps the Real Time Simulation Labs organized and hazard-free
- Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
- This position is 100% onsite at Niskayuna, NY facility
- Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
- Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel and writing reports in MS Word
- Familiarity with a CAD software is a plus
Benefits & Perks
- GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development
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