FPGA Design - Lead Research Engineer "CLEARANCE REQUIRED"

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 aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Renewables, Gas Power, Power Conversion, Hydro, and Grid Solutions, and partner with U.S. Government agencies, universities, and national labs. These technologies will be matured and transitioned into GE business products. Join our team and help drive the energy transition for a more sustainable future. 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 and Requirements Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines OR Master’s degree with at least 2 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 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 MATLAB/Simulink. Desired Characteristics Experience developing real-time embedded applications on microcontrollers, FPGAs, x86, and/or ARM processors. Strong embedded programming skills (C/C++, C#, Python). Experience with Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto). Working knowledge of Linux driver and/or kernel development. Experience writing firmware and low-level programming for microcontrollers. Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (QNX, RTLinux, VxWorks). Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as hypervisors and Docker containers. Experience with CI/CD technologies (GitLab, Jenkins). Eligibility Requirements Legal authorization to work in the US. Not sponsoring bachelor’s level visa candidates. Willingness to work out of an office in Niskayuna, NY. Requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; final offers contingent on obtaining authorization. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource. Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and referral services. GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching). Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance. 12 paid holidays and a permissive time-off policy. Relocation assistance provided. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr