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. This role requires technical problem solving, strong software and / or FPGA skills, and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions.

• 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 creation of all associated 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 and/or confirm expected performance.
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GE engineering procedures.
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the 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.).

• For U.S.
  
  - This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• For Canada - GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• For Canada - This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.

• Knowledge and experience with common 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 a results‑oriented analyst and leader.
• Proven track record of delivering commitments on budget and schedule with high quality results.
• Strong verbal communication, as well as facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences – Able to communicate openly, calmly, and crisply in stressful situations.
• Adaptive; able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
• Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements and design documents.
• Knowledge and experience with PCB design, signal analysis and system verification tools (Altium, PSpice, System Verilog, UVM, 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 $98,400.00 and $. The Company pays a geographic…