Controls Research Engineer: GE Vernova Advanced Research
Gevernova
- Location
- Niskayuna
- Source
- workday
Your algorithms could help keep the world's power grids stable, wind turbines efficient, and gas power plants cleaner. At GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will invent the control technologies that move from lab concept to real products. These products power homes, businesses, and communities around the world.
About the Team
GE Vernova Advanced Research leads research and development for GE Vernova's mission to power the energy transition. We work with more than 420 technology partners, GE Vernova's businesses, and the U.S. government on over 150 energy projects. Our researchers come from nearly every science and engineering field. Together we solve near-term technical challenges and pursue long-term breakthroughs. Our goal is energy that is more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure.Job Description
What You Will Do
As a Controls Research Engineer, you will build models and advanced control, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will support research programs for GE Vernova's Renewable Energy, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, and Power Conversion businesses. You will also support programs for U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and apply advanced control, optimization, estimation, and detection solutions that improve GE Vernova products and services.
- Test how well your solutions perform. Use simulations and trials on target systems.
- Share your work through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
- Follow new developments in system technologies, and look for new ideas and uses.
- Work on your own and as part of diverse teams. Your teammates include colleagues across GE Research and GE Vernova, and partners in industry, academia, and government.
Who You Are
You are a curious, hands-on problem solver. You enjoy turning complex physical systems into smart algorithms, and you want to see your ideas used in the real world.
Required Qualifications
- A Doctorate in Engineering or a related field, with experience designing advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms or a Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of that experience also qualifies.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and in C, C++, or Python.
- Experience developing algorithms and software for complex physical systems. Examples include mechanical systems, chemical plants, power systems, transportation, and aviation.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor employment visas, now or in the future, for candidates at the Master's level for this opening.
- Willingness to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY. You must be 18 or older.
Preferred
- Experience with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in a controls context.
- Experience running real-time solutions on different hardware platforms, or developing controls for industrial applications.
- Experience with Git/GitHub, cybersecurity algorithms, industrial control hardware or software, grant or proposal writing, program management, or taking an idea from concept to product.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes