Firmware Engineer - Early Career

Responsible for designing, developing, and testing Embedded Software (Firmware) and platforms that control power generation-related systems. Typically requires a deep understanding of the characteristics of the physical device being controlled, the realtime functions it is expected to perform, and the ability to design, develop, implement, and test the logic and software required to realize the realtime functionality. Tailored for products and services across various P&Ls.

Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines.

• Architects, designs and/or programs/develops a small module or a large component, feature, set of feature, whole feature area or entire embedded software product. Some areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to, networks, operating systems, cybersecurity, databases or applications. May be responsible for the creation of an entire product.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GEV. Explains technical information to others.

Relocation assistance for U.S. based candidates only

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• 2 years of C++ or OOP programming experience through school or work
• Must be able to work onsite in Roanoke, VA

Desired Characteristics

• Familiar with Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS), preferably QNX, automated test methodologies, configuration management tools, and with software build and installation methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• MS Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Applied knowledge of Agile and Extreme Programming (XP) methods.
• Familiar with writing device driver level code.
• Knowledge of C# and .Net Framework.
• Knowledge of network protocols and programming (TCP/IP, Sockets, Ethernet stack, etc).
• Knowledge of one or more industrial fieldbus communication protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFINET, CANopen, etc.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $. The Company pays a geographic differential of…