Electronics Hardware Engineer

GE Vernova is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer to support various power electronics projects within their Advanced Research team. The role involves designing and validating embedded systems and power electronics hardware while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards (PCB) for controllers and instrumentations applied in power conversion systems
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for complex embedded and power electronics boards
• Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems, and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs
• Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, which facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems intended for a wide variety of applications
• Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC analysis for high-speed and mixed-signal designs
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and systems teams for end-to-end hardware integration
• Develop and implement test procedures for electrical systems and document performance characteristics
• Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
• Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies

Preferred

• Experience in designing and commissioning electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout applied in power conversion systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
• Experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies. Proficiency with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems
• Familiarity with software like: PCB Design: Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics (Expedition, PADS), Simulation & Analysis: LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SIwave, Keysight ADS, HyperLynx, PLECS, FPGA/Embedded: Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, ARM/Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, Collaboration: Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence
• Familiarity with hardware/laboratory equipment like: Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth), logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers, Power analyzers, electronic loads, SMUs, thermal cameras, JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators, boundary scan tools, Soldering/rework stations (including BGA rework), multimeters, function generators, High-voltage probes, isolated measurement gear, double-pulse test setups
• Demonstrated successful record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget
• Safety First mindset – proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed
• Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance
• Electrical circuit design
• PCB layout design
• Test fixture design
• Lab validation tools
• Electrical distribution knowledge
• Electrical codes knowledge
• Altium Designer
• OrCAD
• Cadence Allegro
• KiCad
• Mentor Graphics
• LTspice
• PSpice
• MATLAB/Simulink
• ANSYS SIwave
• Keysight ADS
• HyperLynx
• PLECS
• Xilinx Vivado
• Intel Quartus
• ModelSim
• ARM/Keil MDK
• IAR Embedded Workbench
• Git
• SVN
• Jira
• Confluence
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic analyzers
• Spectrum analyzers
• Power analyzers
• Electronic loads
• SMUs
• Thermal cameras
• JTAG debuggers
• Boundary scan tools
• Soldering stations
• Multimeters
• Function generators
• High-voltage probes
• Isolated measurement gear
• Double-pulse test setups
• communication skills
• Safety first mindset
• Initiative

Benefits

• 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
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience after graduation, with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems
• Experience in designing and commissioning electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout applied in power conversion systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
• Experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies. Proficiency with lab validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers)
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
• Working knowledge of low, medium & high voltage electrical distribution
• Working knowledge of the electrical codes and standards that apply to large scale energy systems
• Familiarity with software like: PCB Design: Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics (Expedition, PADS), Simulation & Analysis: LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SIwave, Keysight ADS, HyperLynx, PLECS, FPGA/Embedded: Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, ARM/Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, Collaboration: Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence
• Familiarity with hardware/laboratory equipment like: Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth), logic analyzers, spectrum/network analyzers, Power analyzers, electronic loads, SMUs, thermal cameras, JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators, boundary scan tools, Soldering/rework stations (including BGA rework), multimeters, function generators, High-voltage probes, isolated measurement gear, double-pulse test setups
• Demonstrated successful record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget
• Safety First mindset – proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed
• Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience after graduation, with a primary focus in technology applied to power electronics and/or embedded systems.

Required skills

• Power electronics, Embedded systems, Printed circuit board (PCB) design, Schematic capture, PCB layout, Signal integrity analysis, Power integrity analysis, EMI/EMC analysis, Altium Designer, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, Mentor Graphics Expedition, Mentor Graphics PADS, LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS SIwave, Keysight ADS, HyperLynx, PLECS, Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim, ARM Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench, Git, SVN, Jira, Confluence, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, Network analyzers, Power analyzers, Electronic loads, Source measure units (SMUs), Thermal cameras, JTAG debuggers, In-circuit emulators, Boundary scan tools, Soldering stations, BGA rework stations, Multimeters, Function generators, High-voltage probes, Isolated measurement gear, Double-pulse test setups, Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs, Electrical codes and standards

Experience

• 3+ years