GE Vernova · 2 months ago
Embedded Software Consulting Engineer, Protection and Control Systems
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a highly experienced and technically authoritative Embedded Software & Firmware Consulting Engineer to lead strategy, architecture, and design initiatives for real-time embedded systems. This role focuses on defining and guiding secure, resilient embedded platforms for protection relays and communication systems, while influencing cross-functional teams and collaborating globally to modernize grid-edge devices.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical authority for embedded platform modernization, product innovation, and next-generation system architectures
Lead the design strategy of real-time embedded platforms for protection and communication systems using multi-core SoCs, RTOS (*VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS*), or embedded Linux
Guide strategic choices in virtualized firmware stacks, embedded containers, and real-time microservices for digital substations and edge computing
Drive architectural modernization through the adoption of embedded virtualization using lean hypervisors, enabling reliability and modularity through microservice-oriented architecture for critical and secure field-deployable service updates
Guide the design of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps workflows, and automated test frameworks tailored to embedded environments
Promote modular design, RTOS abstraction, software reuse, and real-time determinism across services
Lead edge software strategies for AI/ML-based diagnostics, adaptive protection, and predictive maintenance, enabling microservices to run securely in real-time containers
Stay at the forefront of innovations in lean, reliable, and secure mission-critical/safety-critical embedded systems by participating in technical conferences and engaging with industry consortia and standards bodies (*IEC, IEEE, UCAIug*)
Represent the organization in global forums, panels, or working groups and share best practices, lessons learned, and architecture evolution insights
Contribute to multi-year product and technology roadmaps for protection and automation portfolios
Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies to mentor and guide global teams on next-generation architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Embedded Systems
Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software/firmware design, with at least 5 years in architecture or consulting leadership roles
Preferred
Extensive experience in real-time embedded systems used in power system protection, automation, or communication
Expert in C/C++, with experience in embedded Linux, RTOS (VxWorks, QNX), and container/virtualization concepts for embedded systems
Proven experience integrating protocols such as GOOSE, MMS, SV, DNP3, Modbus, IEEE C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104, IEEE 1588, and secure communication protocols
Familiar with compliance to electrical and cybersecurity standards including IEC 60255, NERC CIP, IEC 62443, IEC 62351
Working knowledge of embedded hypervisors, container runtimes, and service isolation in resource-constrained environments
Hands-on experience with toolchains, software analyzers, and debugging across embedded and virtualized targets
Strategic thinker and effective communicator across engineering, product management and customer leadership
Strong understanding of protection schemes, digital substation design, and utility communication architectures
Experience in secure embedded software development, formal verification, and regulatory certification
Active contributor to open standards or industry bodies (IEEE, IEC, UCAIug) or recognized innovator with patents or technical publications
Willingness to travel for technical deep-dives, customer co-innovation sessions, industry events, and global product strategy meetings
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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