Job Description Summary

The Technical Lead Engineer will be supporting the I&C team with Embedded Software Development for proprietary systems and programs relevant to GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. Ensuring that the project is properly managed, resourced, and progressing per scope. This individual will work closely with leadership teams to plan and execute engineering projects and lead program reviews to ensure milestones are being met. The Technical leader will help set the technical direction of the team, plus provide guidance and mentoring of junior personnel.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of high-quality software for the various proprietary systems and instrumentation and projects. 

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Software Engineering team. 
• Lead periodic reviews with Project Managers and the broader Engineering team to ensure projects are progressing per defined scope and schedule.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Provide support and direction of projects and initiatives to drive productivity through most efficient use of Project Engineering tools.
• Provide support and direction for development of system requirements, performance, and test specifications.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and properly documented by the Applications Software Engineering team.
• Support commercial teams in development of system technical descriptions and engineering estimates for budgetary/proposal purposes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring for the Applications Software team; mentor others in the organization.
• Maintain a broad awareness of the work being carried out within your group to ensure technical excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs.
• Define roles and responsibilities for personnel within your assigned team.
• Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college of university. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded C code, including building, testing, and debugging 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, system design or technical reviews including interfacing with requirements management, independent verification and validation

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.

Work Locations:

• For the US – the preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC or Atlanta GA. (Willing to consider hybrid for highly qualified candidates coming onsite to Wilmington as needed)
• For Canada – the required work location is at the Markham Ontario office 3 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant technical knowledge of the GVH controls platform product line
• Previous nuclear and or other highly regulated industry experience
• Knowledge of common computer languages and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc).
• Leadership experience in the delivery of complex embedded software products and systems  
• A good understanding of I&C Applications Software processes and policies and how to apply them to day-to-day work
• Ability to organize and drive project execution with internal and external teams
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly
• Experience in interfacing with customers
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in software design, tools, and methodologies to improve team performance

For Canada

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.

This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810. 

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada, and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada. 

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $126,000 and $176,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. 

Bonus eligibility: 15%

This posting is for a new position.

This posting is expected to close on July 4th, 2026, or thereafter.

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 10, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.