Embedded Software Development Leader
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 5
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
To accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is undergoing a strategic restructuring aimed at driving innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability, with a central element being the launch of the GridBeats™ Product Line for software-defined automation solutions. As part of the Global Engineering team, this role leads the vision, strategy, and execution of GridBeats Embedded Software Platform development, covering embedded software for IEDs as well as the Control Software Platform (CSP) technology for Grid Automation. The leader owns strategy roadmaps and day-to-day execution of embedded software products, driving standards compliance, verification and validation rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and AI enablement of embedded design, development, and validation workflows.
What you will do
- Define and implement the Embedded Software Development strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.
- Contribute to strategy roadmaps for Embedded products, platforms and solutions, ensuring alignment with product and market requirements.
- Lead the Development team in designing, coding, and testing Embedded Software for IEDs.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and secure Embedded Software solutions.
- Collaborate with the verification and validation processes to ensure Embedded Software meets all functional and performance specifications.
- Implement rigorous developer testing practices to ensure robust quality builds for internal release to system validation and other users.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Embedded Software performance, scalability, and security.
- Foster a culture of innovation within the Embedded Software development teams.
- AI Enablement of embedded software design , development and validation workflows to vastly enhance quality and accelerate schedules multifold
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, product management, and Program management to ensure cohesive product development.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
- Ensure Embedded Software development adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in embedded systems and Embedded Software technologies.
- Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill growth and professional development.
- Build a high-performing, motivated, and cohesive Embedded Software development team.
- Drive the continuous development of software engineering and validation competencies, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies and evolving business needs.
- Foster a high-performing and attractive work environment by attracting, developing, and retaining top software talent.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Educational background : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is usually required
- Experience : Significant experience in embedded systems development 10+years, this experience should include hands-on work with embedded software and hardware, development on multicore systems focusing on performance, and determinism
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++, as well with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS, task management, Context Switching, Interrupt handling, etc.) and microcontroller architectures, Linux, Microservices, Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), Virtualization (Hypervisor types, VM management, network configuration).
- Strong Experience with communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, IEC 61850 (MMS, GOOSE, SMV)
- Leadership and Management : Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of engineers. This includes project management, setting technical direction, and ensuring timely delivery of projects
- Problem-Solving Abilities : Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimize embedded systems
- Communication Skills : Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, product management, program management, Design Office. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and influential skills
- Industry Knowledge : Strong knowledge of protection and control segment for T&D. Understanding of industry standards, certifications, and security best practices for embedded devices. Strong knowledge on the IEC standards IEC 61850, 60870-5, 62351, 62433-4-2.
- Continuous Learning : Staying updated with the latest advancements in embedded technologies and connectivity protocols
- Power System Product Design : experience on developing Power System Products will be appreciated
Preferred qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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