Senior Research Engineer - Controls **TS Clearance Required**

GE Vernova is hiring a Senior Research Engineer to advance control, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies for its energy businesses. The role leads research teams, validates algorithms on target systems, documents findings, and transfers mature technologies into products in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional research teams and contribute as a senior individual to the development of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection algorithms for GE Vernova's energy businesses
• Validate solutions through simulation and hands-on testing on target systems, ensuring performance meets technical and operational requirements
• Document your work through patent applications, peer-reviewed publications, and technical reports that advance the field and protect GE Vernova's intellectual property
• Transfer mature technologies to GE Vernova engineering teams for integration into next-generation products and services
• Build and maintain awareness of emerging developments in systems technology, identifying new research directions and application opportunities
• Collaborate with colleagues across GE Research, GE Vernova business units, and external partners from academia, industry, and government

Preferred

• Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions across varied hardware platforms
• Familiarity with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques applied in a controls context
• Experience developing cybersecurity algorithms for industrial control systems
• Proficiency in source code management using Git/GitHub
• Experience contributing to government funding applications and project proposals
• Experience leading project teams, including scheduling, milestone tracking, and technical reviews
• Demonstrated ability to advance an idea from concept through to product application
• Real-Time Systems Implementation
• Hardware Platform Integration
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Controls Engineering
• Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Algorithm Development
• Git
• GitHub
• Source Code Management
• Government Funding Applications
• Project Proposal Development
• Project Scheduling
• Milestone Tracking
• Technical Reviews
• Project Management
• Project Team Leadership
• Innovation
• Concept-to-Product Execution

Benefits

• Varied, competitive benefits designed to reward strong performance and support your personal and family needs, including health and wellness programs, financial benefits, and flexible arrangements suited to how you work and live today.
• Structured on-the-job learning, development pathways, and access to a global network of researchers and engineers.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.

Company

• Energy technologies for power, electrification, wind, and decarbonization
• Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• https://www.gevernova.com/
• Founded in 2024
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• A doctorate in an engineering field with significant experience in advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithm design; or a Master's degree in an engineering field with 10+ years of experience in the same domain
• Deep technical knowledge in one or more of: advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and at least one of C, C++, or Python
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing algorithmic solutions for complex physical systems such as mechanical systems, chemical plants, power systems, transportation, or aviation
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• GE Vernova is unable to sponsor employment visas for Master's-level candidates for this opening
• Due to the nature of data handled at GE Research, candidates who are nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — currently North Korea, Syria, Iran, and Cuba — cannot be considered, unless they hold U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country
• You must be 18 years or older to apply
• A Top Secret security clearance is required for this role
• Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions across varied hardware platforms
• Familiarity with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques applied in a controls context
• Experience developing cybersecurity algorithms for industrial control systems
• Proficiency in source code management using Git/GitHub
• Experience contributing to government funding applications and project proposals
• Experience leading project teams, including scheduling, milestone tracking, and technical reviews
• Demonstrated ability to advance an idea from concept through to product application
• A doctorate in an engineering field with significant experience in advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithm design; or a Master's degree in an engineering field with 10+ years of experience in the same domain.

Required skills

• Advanced Controls, Optimization, Estimation Algorithms, Detection Algorithms, MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, Python, Algorithm Development for Complex Physical Systems, Real-Time Systems Implementation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity, Git/GitHub

Preferred skills

• Proficiency in source code management using Git/GitHub

Experience

• 10+ years