Job Description Summary

The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Embedded Software Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Vernova Hitachi (GVH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C software team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong software skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GVH business functions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

The I&C 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 embedded 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 GEH 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software development, including knowledge of common computer languages and software development tools (GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, GDB, etc.).
• Minimum of 7 years of advanced knowledge of the C programming languages.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with coding conventions, code review, unit testing and integration testing of software.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered within 200 miles of Wilmington.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of standard programming languages (for example: Python).
• Experience with software development in an industry standard environment (DO-178, SEAL).
• Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
• Effective us of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience understanding coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project.
• Knowledge of common development paradigms (Agile, Waterfall)
• Leadership experience.
• 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.

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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer