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Lead Engineer - Design

Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
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    Location Niskayuna, New York, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 10, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

As a Lead Engineer - Design at GE Vernova, you will be responsible for developing advanced FPGA solutions for embedded systems that focus on real-time controls and industrial communication applications. This role involves leading and collaborating on R&D projects with various stakeholders, including government agencies and academic institutions, to foster innovation and transition developments into GE's business products.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop FPGA solutions for embedded systems and industrial control systems (ICS)
  • Leverage FPGA design tools to simulate, test, and optimize real-time embedded systems
  • Shape and pursue external opportunities with U.S. government agencies like the DOE and DOD
  • Work with GE businesses to transition real-time embedded controls from lab demonstrations to prototypes
  • Collaborate with universities, industrial consortiums, and commercial partners
  • Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities

Required skills

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with industry experience
  • 2-5 years of strong FPGA and SoC design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL
  • Hands-on experience with Xilinx and/or Intel FPGA devices and design tools like ModelSim, Intel Quartus, and Xilinx Viva
  • Solid understanding of digital logic design and experience with RTL simulation, synthesis, and timing closure
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces like UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR
  • Experience developing testbenches and performing functional verification
  • Proficient in version control systems, preferably Git
  • Experience with high-level synthesis tools and algorithm-to-hardware workflows
  • Embedded programming skills in C/C++, C#, Python, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Linux and microcontroller programming
  • Experience with CI/CD technologies like GitLab and Jenkins

What the company offers

  • Great work environment and professional development opportunities
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off

Skills Required

Company Overview

GE Vernova
Bangor, Maine-et-Loire, United States of America
80 Current Jobs Openings

GE Vernova is a leader in advancing energy technologies, focusing on driving research and development efforts aimed at energy transition and sustainability. The company partners with various government agencies and research institutions to innovate a... Read More

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