Job Description Summary
As a Sr. Principal Scientist in Computer Vision, in the AI - Computer Vision - Robotics - Software lab in GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will have the opportunity to develop state-of-the-art technology for GE Vernova's missions of Decarbonization, Electrification and Growth of Renewable Energy. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams driving advanced tech roadmaps in digital research, across the scientific domains of artificial intelligence - computer vision - robotics and software. You will work closely to U.S. Government Agencies to shape, develop & execute on advanced technology programs that will shape the future GE Vernova business products.
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As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business's mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova's businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Be a technical pillar in a multidisciplinary team inventing and developing functional systems and tools advancing computer vision capabilities and artificial perception by fusing multi-modal sensing systems. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be able connecting these sensing modalities with State-of-the-Art algorithms to enable vision-based planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
- Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate computer vision applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation.
- Collaborate with chief and consulting engineers and product managers in GE Vernova businesses and at external partners to determine and hone needs, product and process requirements.
- Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for computer vision
- Be a thought leader and drive IP strategy development and prior art analysis, write disclosures and patent applications and collect rigorous experimental data for IP patent processes.
- Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists.
- Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact.
- Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.
- Lead and grow external and commercial opportunities, proposing solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges and leading proposals as principal investigator for grant consideration.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of computer vision / sensing
- Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- You must submit your application for employment on the careers site at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience developing patentable intellectual property
- Experience writing successful R&D proposals, including to government agencies
- Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
- Well versed in Six Sigma methodology -specifically DoE's and Gage R&R. Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
- Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions
- Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment.
The salary range for this position is $152,400 - $230,000 USD, annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will remain posted until at least March 3rd, 2025.
GE Vernova provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.
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