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Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
Job Description
As the Lead FPGA Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the Control Application Software for GEV PCS range of Electric Drive Systems. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will specify, design, code & validate application software for cutting-edge MW-scale power electronic drive systems for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industry applications.
Core Responsibilities
* Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for megawatt-scale power electronic drive systems.
* Capturing and translation of high-level design requirements into efficient and robust software.
* Designing, implementation, testing of control application software for converter systems and electrical drives.
* Writing application software for DSP/FPGA for control of electric motors like induction motors, permanent magnet motors, etc.
* Supporting commissioning and validation.
* Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.
* Collaboration with other cross-functional teams.
* Applying best engineering standards and developing robust design practices.
* Occasionally travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation typically a few times per year (a few days up to 2 weeks).
Essential Qualifications
* A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent, OR significant experience in an industrial software engineering environment.
* Sound knowledge of control principles of electrical machines, electrical drives, converters, etc.
* A solid understanding of converter system and power converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC to DC, etc.)
* Experience writing FPGA/DSP control software for Variable Frequency Drives (induction machines, synchronous machines, permanent magnet machines, etc.).
* Direct experience writing code in C and VHDL.
* Valid passport to meet travel requirements.
What Will Make You Stand Out
* Experience using Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) rigs and laboratory test drives.
* Experience in writing variable speed drive control software and good understanding of power electronics controls like field-oriented control, PWM strategies, DQ controls.
* Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or similar model-in-loop simulation tools.
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels) .
You Can Expect From Us
* Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
* A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements and hybrid work.
* Attractive compensation.
* Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
* 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We know that life doesnt fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. Thats why we support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
Were always looking for top talent! If this role isnt quite right, but youre interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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.
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