Job Description Summary

As a Power Electronics Research Engineer in Vernova R&D organization, you will be involved in the development of new power electronics concepts. Your work will include power electronics system modeling and simulation, design and testing of power converters and converter submodules, testing and characterization of power electronics devices, EMI filter design for converters application. You will contribute to the development of advanced power conversion concepts as well as their implementation for application to power generation, transmission, and distribution applications.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients.

You will:

• Participating with multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new power technologies and capabilities for GE's next generation product platforms
• Innovation in the power electronics space
• Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations that describe analyses and solutions.
• Connect the organization to the latest technological developments and trends in industry.
• Contribute to proposal efforts for GE businesses as well as government agencies.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience developing power electronics and controls OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience developing power electronics and controls.
• 3+ years of experience with conducting power electronics research through model simulation and design of power electronic circuits and controls.
• 3+ years developing and test power converters and devices.
• 3+ years developing and testing control solutions for power converters and devices.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC
• Familiarity with energy storage
• Familiarity with microgrids and grid integration of renewables

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have a current or active Secret Clearance with an ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
• 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 March 16, 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.