Job Description Summary
In this role, the Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C test tools and simulations for Nuclear Power Plants. This role requires technical problem solving, strong hardware design skills, strong software testing skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions.
Job Description
The Test Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering electronic hardware testing strategies. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
- Typical activities will include creating a design from requirements and helping define requirements where necessary.
- Design activities include schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, PLD/FPGA design, performing simulation/module testing, PLD/FPGA code reviews, and integration testing of the design. This also includes design verification of these same activities.
- Perform Unit/Module and Integration testing of Software packages in support of I&C deliverables.
- Documenting designs by creating Design Specifications, performing PLD/FPGA code reviews, and writing test reports.
- 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.
- Develop system verification and validation test requirements to ensure products meet system specification and performed this in a leadership role.
- Develop testware, test plans & procedures to implement requirements.
- Perform Testing to support component failure analysis including report generation.
- Interface with designers and validate their outputs.
- Generate and verify test documentation.
- Prepare manual and automated production test procedures for components, assemblies and instruments.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering or strongly related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in relation to testing (electrical or software), qualification, analysis, or design.
OR
- Associates Degree/High School Diploma-GED.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in relation to testing (electrical or software), qualification, analysis, or design.
Eligibility Requirements:
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
- Must be able/willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) to Wilmington, NC.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of additional experience, including creating and maintaining electronic circuit boards and/or FPGA design.
- 5 years of experience in software testing, development, and deployment.
- 3 years of experience with coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of software.
- 3 years of experience with Static Analysis and Unit Testing Tools (LDRA) and Software development infrastructure (GitLab).
- Knowledge and experience with PCB design, signal analysis and system verification tools (Altium, PSpice, SystemVerilog, UVM, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience with common HDL languages and PLD/FPGA development tools (Quartus, Vivado, ModelSim, Questa, etc.).
- General knowledge and experience of schematic design, PCB layout, and PCB manufacturing.
- Experienced in product, instrument, system design, verification, validation and qualification
- Experience in design verification and validation
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly
- Knowledge of common computer languages (C, C++, Python) and software development tools (Version control, IDE's, Debuggers, etc.
The base pay range for this position is $86 - 122k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 2/3/2025.
The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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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.
Additional Information
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