Lead Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Systems engineering is a cross‑functional discipline that focuses on both business and technical needs. As a Services Instrumentation and Controls (SIC) Systems Engineer, you will design, develop and test I&C platforms for the BWRX‑300 Small Module Reactor, focusing on safety‑critical functions.

• Conduct component and product integration activities.
• Manage product and systems requirements, specifications and flow‑down.
• Drive validation and verification activities, including system‑level testing.
• Define product requirements for module, component, subcontractors and partner teams.
• Manage interfaces between components and execution organizations.
• Lead CTQ and risk trade studies.
• Oversee product configuration management and configuration control system.
• Develop in‑depth technical knowledge and execute policy/strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 4 years experience in systems engineering for a highly regulated industry.
• Eligibility to obtain U.S. export‑controlled information authorization from the U.S. Government.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (or Canada for Canadian applicants).

• Experience with independent or team‑based system design or technical reviews, including requirements management, verification and validation.
• Instrumentation and Controls system and/or platform systems engineering experience.
• Nuclear system engineering experience, particularly Boiling Water Reactor or Small Module Reactor design.
• Ability to apply common design patterns to solve technical challenges.
• Experience with engineering project design methods from requirements definition through confirmation testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate clearly.
• Creativity in proposing solutions and challenging status quo.
• Continuous learning mindset, adopting new tools and improving processes.
• Systems‑level thinking and approach.

• U.S. applicants must obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information.
• Canadian applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and will be required to report onsite to the Markham office three days a week.
• All applicants must successfully complete a background investigation; U.S. applicants must also pass a drug screen.
• Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons.

Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000

CAD. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance: provided.

Salary range: $85,600 – $164,000

USD. Geographic differential of 110‑130% in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance: provided.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential counselling and referral services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions.
• 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. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States (or Canada for Canadian applicants) for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and, for U.S. positions, a drug screen.