Lead Research Engineer - FPGA Design

Job Description Summary

As an FPGA Design Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to architect and develop state-of-the-art embedded systems for real-time controls and industrial communication applications. You will lead and contribute to R&D projects that are aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Renewables, Gas Power, Power Conversion, Hydro, and Grid Solutions. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to shape, pursue, and execute R&D efforts in partnership with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD), universities, and national labs. Technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products. Are you ready to join our team of technology enthusiasts to drive the energy transition for a more sustainable future?
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

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

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
• 2-5 years of strong FPGA and SoC design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog and VHDL
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience with Xilinx and/or Intel (Altera) FPGA devices, tools, and ecosystems
  (e.g., ModelSim, Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado)
• 2-5 years of solid understanding of digital logic design, including FSMs, pipelining, and resource optimization.
• 2-5 years of experience with RTL simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure
• 2-5 years of knowledge of clock domain crossing (CDC) techniques and metastability mitigation
• 2-5 years of familiarity with high-speed and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR)
• 2-5 years of experience developing testbenches and performing functional verification.
• 2-5 years of proficiency with on-chip debugging tools (e.g., ILA, SignalTap)
• 2-5 years of ability to read and interpret schematics, timing diagrams, and hardware datasheets
• 2-5 years of experience using version control systems (Git preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience with high-level synthesis (HLS) tools and algorithm-to-hardware workflows, including Vitis HLS and integration with MathWorks MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design and verification.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with the development of real-time embedded applications and systems on microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors.
• Strong embedded programming skills (e.g., C/C++, C#, Python, etc.).
• Experience with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto).
• Working knowledge of Linux driver and/or kernel development
• Experience writing firmware and with low-level programming (e.g., microcontrollers).
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (e.g., QNX, RTLinux, or VxWorks).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as hypervisors, Docker containers, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD technologies (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, etc.).

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

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

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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: ineligible. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 09, 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.