Controls Research Engineer: GE Vernova Advanced Research

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Job Description SummaryShape the Controls Behind the Energy TransitionYour algorithms could help keep the world's power grids stable, wind turbines efficient, and gas power plants cleaner.

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Software EngineeringSearch Engineer

Shape the Controls Behind the Energy Transition

Your algorithms could help keep the world's power grids stable, wind turbines efficient, and gas power plants cleaner. At GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will invent the control technologies that move from lab concept to real products. These products power homes, businesses, and communities around the world.

About the Team

GE Vernova Advanced Research leads research and development for GE Vernova's mission to power the energy transition. We work with more than 420 technology partners, GE Vernova's businesses, and the U.S. government on over 150 energy projects. Our researchers come from nearly every science and engineering field. Together we solve near-term technical challenges and pursue long-term breakthroughs. Our goal is energy that is more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure.

Responsibilities

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As a Controls Research Engineer, you will build models and advanced control, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will support research programs for GE Vernova's Renewable Energy, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, and Power Conversion businesses. You will also support programs for U.S. government agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense.

→Develop and apply advanced control, optimization, estimation, and detection solutions that improve GE Vernova products and services.
→Test how well your solutions perform. Use simulations and trials on target systems.
→Share your work through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
→Follow new developments in system technologies, and look for new ideas and uses.
→Work on your own and as part of diverse teams. Your teammates include colleagues across GE Research and GE Vernova, and partners in industry, academia, and government.

You are a curious, hands-on problem solver. You enjoy turning complex physical systems into smart algorithms, and you want to see your ideas used in the real world.

Requirements

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A Doctorate in Engineering or a related field, with experience designing advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms or a Master's degree in Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of that experience also qualifies.
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and in C, C++, or Python.
Experience developing algorithms and software for complex physical systems. Examples include mechanical systems, chemical plants, power systems, transportation, and aviation.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor employment visas, now or in the future, for candidates at the Master's level for this opening.
Willingness to work onsite in Niskayuna, NY. You must be 18 or older.

Nice to Have

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Experience with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in a controls context.
Experience running real-time solutions on different hardware platforms, or developing controls for industrial applications.
Experience with Git/GitHub, cybersecurity algorithms, industrial control hardware or software, grant or proposal writing, program management, or taking an idea from concept to product.

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 $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: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 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.

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Niskayuna

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $89,300–$148,700 a year; 51% below the $245,000 median for Search Engineer jobs on Jobera (105 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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