Lead FPGA Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Services Instrumentation and Controls C10 / C35.6 engineer is responsible for designing, developing and testing embedded software (firmware), platforms and systems that control safety critical functions for the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor.

• Demonstrate accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Prepare requirement specifications and design specifications; develop embedded firmware and application software, perform module and integrated testing, and create documentation.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and first‑order engineering principles to establish or confirm expected performance.
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within expected project timeline.
• Communicate effectively to leadership about status of work activities.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 6 years of experience in embedded software development including knowledge of common FPGA languages and software development tools (version control, IDEs, debuggers, etc.).

• Knowledge and experience with HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog) and PLD/FPGA development tools (Quartus, Vivado, Model Sim, Questa, etc.).
• Experience in nuclear design or equivalent highly regulated industry.
• Competency in industry standards: IEEE, IEC, IPC, and quality.
• Competency in modeling and test data collection tools.
• Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balanced, and results‑oriented analyst and leader.
• Proven track record of delivering commitments on budget and schedule with high quality results.
• Strong verbal communication, facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences.
• Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse organizational interfaces.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Solid technical writing skills focused on requirements and design documents.
• Knowledge and experience with PCB design, signal analysis and system verification tools (Altium, PSpice, System Verilog, UVM, etc.).

For U.S. candidates: access to U.S. export‑controlled information is required. Final offers are contingent on obtaining authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information. For Canadian candidates: the position reports onsite to the Markham office three days a week and requires legal authorization to work in Canada. Background investigation and, if applicable, drug screening are required.

• U.S. pay range: $98,400 to $164,000. Geographic differential of 110‑130% in certain areas.
• Canada pay range: $110,000 to $160,000 CAD.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Relocation assistance provided for U.S. based position.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health coaching, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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. Legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada is required. Successful completion of a background investigation and, where applicable, a drug screen is required.