GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Requirements
- Embedded C / C++ programming – strong low-level coding ability with efficient, memory-safe, and real-time oriented design.
- Assembly language (ARM, RISC-V, x86, or other relevant architectures).
- RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) – experience with FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, QNX, or Zephyr.
- Linux kernel & device drivers – developing, configuring, and debugging Linux kernel modules, board support packages (BSPs), and peripheral drivers.
- Bare-metal programming – direct hardware control without an OS (timers, interrupts, peripherals).
- Bootloaders & firmware update mechanisms (e.g., U-Boot, secure OTA).
- Microcontrollers & SoCs – ARM Cortex-M/A, PIC, MSP430, ESP32, etc.
Responsibilities
- Develop solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS).
- Leverage design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems.
- Work with GE businesses to help transition real-time embedded controls and communication systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes.
- Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in embedded systems.
- Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities.
- Architect and develop state-of-the-art embedded systems for real-time controls and industrial communication applications.
- Lead and contribute to R&D projects that are aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Renewables, Gas Power, Power Conversion, Hydro, and Grid Solutions.
Other
- Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
- We will not sponsor individuals at the Master's or Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Vernova Advanced Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of countries subject to comprehensive restrictions under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba).
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
