Lead Systems Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for a R&D System Engineer, working on product development in the GE Vernova Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) business, within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimise the operating condition of key assets such as power transformers and circuit breakers.

Based on experience in product development and design and systems engineering, the successful candidate will define and develop technical solutions and strategies to refine existing products as well as developing new products and features. The role will be based in the system engineering team within M&D and focussed on the Kelman DGA and BMT products for substation Transformer monitoring.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and apply a clear understanding of existing products and their application. They will need to troubleshoot complex issues, and refine designs based on system behaviour and customer need, working through the product development lifecycle from requirements definition through product release and maintenance phases. This will include collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders in the M&D business, working with diverse international teams and engaging with commercial/customer facing stakeholders and teams.

In product design, the Systems Engineer will work across hardware, firmware, and software domains to ensure seamless integration and high-performance system operation. This role includes technical leadership, cross-functional support and mentorship across the wider team on technical experience, product expertise and safety best practice.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply system expertise to refine and develop M&D monitoring products, demonstrating clear understanding of operational principles, design and usage.
• Provide technical leadership within Scaled Agile Framework projects, working in close collaboration with other leaders, business owners and team members within the Agile Release Train.
• Provide technical leadership within NPI (new product introduction) projects on M&D Monitors.
• Provide technical design leadership on product and feature development projects spanning hardware and firmware changes and leading the team in design decisions.
• Identify and contribute to product design requirements, improvements and best practice in system design and process.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges, using first principles thinking to diagnose failures and optimize system behaviour.
• Develop and maintain clear, structured, and traceable documentation, ensuring effective communication of design decisions and alignment with product requirements.
• Work collaboratively within diverse international and cross-functional teams which may include occasional international travel, training and mentorship of other team members.
• Apply lean engineering principles such as SQDC, standard work, and structured problem-solving techniques in daily work.
• Apply GE Vernova way principles in day-to-day work with a safety-first mindset.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by the line manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Leading technical teams developing customer-focussed technical solutions and innovations on complex electromechanical and sensor-based products in an industrial setting.
• Communicating complex technical matters clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively document and communicate design decisions to drive clarity across stakeholders.
• Defining and delivering hardware, firmware, and software design requirements.
• Experience and development of system and product diagnostics, state diagrams, schematics, and documentation.
• Applying and improving best practices in the product development lifecycle.
• Collaborating with large, cross-functional and diverse teams, including remote environments to align on key design decisions.
• Ability to navigate conflicting opinions within the team to arrive at design decisions based on best practice and data.
• Ensuring and prioritising safety in industrial system design and laboratory/test environments.
• Demonstrating accountability for key project commitments, both as an individual and as team member.
• Understanding of Agile or Scaled Agile development frameworks.
• Willingness to learn and explore new systems/products to attain best understanding of design and application.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience in transformer diagnostics such as dissolved gas analysis, bushing monitoring, thermal modelling, etc.
• Experience in design, development and testing of firmware or software images.
• Experience in design, development and test of electronics or electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience working with industrial communications and protocols within a substation or wider grid network.
• Experience working in Agile or Scaled Agile development frameworks.
• Applying lean methodologies in an engineering setting.

At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.

What We Offer:

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.