Job Description Summary

The Lead Control & Protection Software Engineer will be part of highly motivated dynamic team of engineers working on design, development and maintenance of control and protection system application software for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes following full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

As a Lead Engineer, you will report within the Product Care Department. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic, and growing team of engineers working on the design of HVDC Control Systems. This is a very exciting and dynamic field of control engineering in which GE’s leading contribution has worldwide recognition.
The Product Care function maintains Control and Protection application software, platform, valve electronics, handling obsolescence and implementing a life cycle process for the parts included, including what and when to communicate to customers, internal as well as external.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software.
• Work as part of an expert team, giving ample opportunity for learning design and development skills highly relevant for working with any control and protection system; in particular, power electronics systems and grid technology.
• Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define, and support assigned components, modules or systems that meet business standards.
• Apply prior experience and on the job training to solve problems. Propose solutions utilizing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience in solving problems.
• Coach and mentor team members with less experience, lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Develop skills within the team and manage performance.
• Lead and active participation in continuous improvement activities.
• Responsible for operational planning/execution within a technical discipline.

Qualifications / Essential Requirements:

• Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
• Lead design and development of event and rate driven application software for control and protection systems.
• Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
• Knowledge of PSCAD and competent using MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools.
• Promote Agile Software development practices within the team.
• Lead team members on Git, Jira and Confluence for version control, task/defect management and documentation.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and can-do attitude.

Desired characteristics:

• Process improvement or RCA experience or certification.
• Experience working in HVDC industry.
• Knowledge of HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,200.00 and $180,400.00. 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 August 27, 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.