Job Description Summary

The Principal Engineer - I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Systems works within the Services I&C Engineering team of the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Engineering organization. The I&C Systems team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C Systems team have strong interfaces with electronic hardware, software, and plant I&C system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, system architecture development/implementation skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GVH business functions to deliver on key I&C customer initiatives.

Job Description

The Principal Engineer - I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Systems works within the Services I&C Engineering team of the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Engineering organization. The I&C Systems team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C Systems team have strong interfaces with electronic hardware, software, and plant I&C system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, system architecture  development/implementation skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GVH business functions to deliver on key I&C customer initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Recognized technical expert in safety related digital instrumentation & control (I&C) embedded systems, design, architecture, hardware, and software integrated solutions using modern and legacy technology.
• Remains cognizant of general knowledge of relevant nuclear regulatory guidance and associated endorsed industry standards, inclusive of IEEE (e.g., IEEE 603, IEEE 7-4.3.2, IEEE 1012), IEC (e.g., IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 62566), ASME NQA-1 and other standards.
• Provide technical consultation on various next generation I&C technology development programs throughout the business.
• Works closely with the Chief Consulting Engineer’s office and related consulting engineers across engineering for I&C systems applications.
• Lead and provide the key technical direction to large projects with critical business impact.
• Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state-of-the-art I&C system technology for new product introduction, BWR fleet I&C system upgrades, cost improvements and problem resolution to meet current and future business needs.
• Works closely with Services I&C business Product Line Leaders (PLLs) to prepare technical proposal content for GVH I&C solutions and provide technical consultation during the Inquiry to Order (ITO) commercial process, including directly communicating with external customers.  
• Support other GVH businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
• Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve design, process, product center, supplier, or field issues.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GVH customers.
• Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced systems  engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Computer Programming, Electrical or similar). 
• Minimum 8 years as a recognized practitioner and subject matter expert (SME) in digital I&C system engineering design and implementation. 

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel 1 week/month to Wilmington, NC (Relocation to Wilmington, NC preferred).

Desired Characteristics

• Operating at a senior level within an organization.  
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills. 
• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience in the nuclear industry or other I&C focused highly regulated industry (e.g., Aerospace). 
• Considered an expert in nuclear safety related digital I&C systems.
• Familiar with the GVH NUMAC product line design, functions, and applications in rod control, neutron monitoring, and reactor protection.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000). 
• Problem solving skills; Lean training/experience is preferred.
• Strong organization skills. 
• Willing and able to travel to plant sites and interface directly with external customers.

This role requires access to U.S. export-cont