Research Engineer - Robotics and Autonomous Systems - Vernova Research

GE Vernova is an energy technology company whose Advanced Research organization develops innovations supporting the energy transition. The Research Engineer will develop, integrate, test, and deploy advanced robotic and autonomous systems, while leading projects and collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technology concepts with strategic impact focused in robotics and autonomy, including design, analysis, integration and testing of electromechanical systems, mechanical, and fluidic (pneumatic/hydraulic) systems, motion planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction
• Lead projects, proposals, relationship building, and the development of new autonomous and robotic systems technology
• Lead design, selection, analysis, system integration/packaging and testing of electromechanical components and systems, including sensors, actuators, controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and electromechanical systems, including conceptual design, detailed design, testing, validation, and product implementation
• Actively participate in design, architecture, and development efforts
• Engage with internal and external thought leaders across the robotics technology stack to drive new concepts and applications

Preferred

• Possess superior problem-solving skills and independent decision-making abilities, all while operating in an extremely demanding, fast-paced team setting
• Proficiency in building system models using tools such as Simscape, Adams, MapleSim, or Matlab
• Demonstrated ability to convert high-level customer needs into a technical development strategy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, innovative, willing to pursue new technical areas and capable of working independently
• System Modeling
• Simscape
• Adams
• MapleSim
• MATLAB
• Requirements Analysis
• Technical Strategy
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Self-Motivated
• Innovation
• Independent Work
• Adaptability

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• 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

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems
• Strong execution track record
• Significant experience in electro-mechanical design, system integration, testing and troubleshooting, and mechanism design, including design, selection and integration of well-established and novel actuators, sensors and controllers
• Significant experience in integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components into reliable working systems while satisfying tight product design and manufacturing constraints
• Significant experience with designing and organizing field and production environment technology validations/demonstrations
• Significant experience working with and building soft robotic systems and actuators
• Significant experience in mechanical design in SolidWorks
• Experience in leading a technical team towards novel technology validations
• Experience programming in C/C++/Python
• Experience in CAD modeling
• Experience in path/motion planning, kinematic and dynamic modeling of robots, perception, graphical simulation, and GUIs
• Experience with computer vision, and machine learning
• Experience with reporting of project progress to executive-level stakeholders
• Experience with soil mechanics, field soil measurements and modeling actuator-soil interactions
• Experience in working with government stakeholders
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• Possess superior problem-solving skills and independent decision-making abilities, all while operating in an extremely demanding, fast-paced team setting
• Proficiency in building system models using tools such as Simscape, Adams, MapleSim, or Matlab
• Demonstrated ability to convert high-level customer needs into a technical development strategy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated, innovative, willing to pursue new technical areas and capable of working independently
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems.

Required skills

• Robotic Systems Design and Development, Electromechanical Design and System Integration, Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers, Soft Robotics and Actuators, SolidWorks, C/C++/Python Programming, Motion Planning and Robot Kinematic/Dynamic Modeling, Computer Vision and Machine Learning, Graphical Simulation and GUIs, Soil Mechanics and Actuator-Soil Interaction Modeling, System Modeling with Simscape, Adams, MapleSim, or MATLAB

Preferred skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

• 3+ years