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GE Vernova · 2 weeks ago

Research Engineer - Embedded Systems

Niskayuna, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $148K/yr

2+ years exp

GE Vernova is focused on driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to support the energy transition. As an Embedded Systems Research Engineer, you will architect and develop embedded systems for real-time controls and communication applications, while collaborating with various partners including U.S. government agencies and universities.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS)

Leverage design tools to develop, simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems

Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies such as the DOE and DOD

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

Qualification

Embedded C / C++ programmingRTOS experienceLinux kernel & device driversBare-metal programmingMicrocontrollers & SoCsDigital electronics fundamentalsNetworking stacksVersion controlBuild systemsSoft skills

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience

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

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). Please note that citizens of these countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship or permanent residency from a non-restricted country can be considered

Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY