Lead Controls Engineer – Positioning Systems

Overview

GE Power Conversion is a world leader in developing and maintaining Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems for the Marine Industry. We are seeking an experienced controls engineer to join our team, combining engineering skills with software implementation to support DP technology across offshore vessels, from wind farm installation ships to deep-sea drilling platforms.

At GE Vernova, we develop and maintain DP systems for the marine industry, and we are looking for an experienced controls engineer to contribute to pushing this technology further. This role blends rigorous control engineering with hands-on software implementation and impacts how vessels operate safely and efficiently worldwide.

• Be a core technical contributor to the DP product development team, owning the design and validation of control algorithms and providing expert support across the full product lifecycle.
• Develop and enhance DP control systems by specifying and implementing new developments to expand DP capabilities and tools; develop control algorithms for vessel movement; lead modernization and porting of functionality to new platforms and operating systems.
• Build and validate simulation environments in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools to validate control algorithms, investigate issues on vessels in operation, and support continuous improvement of existing systems.
• Support projects and service teams by providing technical support to Issue-to-Order (ITO), Order-to-Receipt (OTR), commissioning, and global service teams; investigate and resolve operational issues from vessels in the field; travel to customer or GE Vernova development sites as required.
• Shape strategy and drive innovation by identifying and proposing new developments; support stakeholder discussions to define future DP system strategy; maintain awareness of key technical trends and competitor capabilities in the DP industry.
• Engage customers and stakeholders by preparing and presenting technical data and recommendations to internal and external audiences at varying levels of technical expertise; support business development by articulating GE Vernova's technical capabilities and the case for solutions offered.

• You're a controls or automation engineer with proven experience developing algorithms and simulations; comfortable with rigorous engineering analysis and practical software implementation; able to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Required:
  
  A formal education in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline is valued; however, total experience and professional achievements are prioritized.
• Strong, proven experience in automation, control engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to develop control models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Practical experience with cross-platform programming.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams to tight timescales.

• Experience working with Dynamic Positioning systems or in the marine industry.
• Familiarity with DP industry standards and classification society requirements.
• Experience supporting commissioning or field service activities.
• Prior experience in a technical lead or mentoring capacity.

GE Vernova combines world-class engineering with a mission to electrify and decarbonise the world. Our Power Conversion & Storage business works with leading energy, maritime, and industrial organisations to deliver technologies with real impact. Join us in Rugby and be part of a team where engineering excellence and innovation go hand in hand.