
Grid Automation offers its customers a complete range of innovative products, systems and services covering design and manufacture, as well as commissioning and long-term maintenance of Substation Protection and Automation solutions. This includes, amongst others, Protection relays, control systems, cyber security solutions, device management, asset performance, and many more. Grid Automation Software in the boundaries of Grid technologies, embedded software and advanced analytics solutions. If you’re passionate about Software and want to work on improving Grid resilience through Software, this is the job for you.
The Lead Application R&D Engineer directly contributes to and drives the ideation, design, development, verification, documentation, component creation, and delivery of key applications and components supporting AAA business growth in the distributed automation, power generation and transmission fields. In this role he/she closely collaborates with and supports product management, COEs and customers to help define solutions and roadmaps that lead to customer success. As a subject matter expert, he/she actively contributes to and supervises major innovation activities within AAA, GA and with the Grid Solutions Innovation Lab.
This position will report to the Protection and Control System Engineering Leader and is responsible for value creation within the Advance Automation Applications (AAA) scope, contributing to all key stages of the NPI process and, where required, directly to customer projects.
Grid Automation propose à ses clients une gamme complète de produits, systèmes et services innovants couvrant la conception et la fabrication, ainsi que la mise en service et la maintenance à long terme de solutions de protection et d'automatisation des postes électriques. Cela inclut, entre autres, les relais de protection, les systèmes de contrôle, les solutions de cybersécurité, la gestion des appareils, la performance des actifs, et bien plus encore. Le logiciel Grid Automation s'inscrit dans les limites des technologies de réseau, des logiciels embarqués et des solutions d'analyse avancée. Si vous êtes passionné par le logiciel et que vous souhaitez contribuer à améliorer la résilience du réseau électrique grâce à celui-ci, ce poste est fait pour vous.
L'Ingénieur Lead R&D Applications contribue directement et pilote l'idéation, la conception, le développement, la vérification, la documentation, la création de composants et la livraison d'applications et de composants clés soutenant la croissance commerciale AAA (Advanced Automation Applications) dans les domaines de l'automatisation distribuée, de la production et du transport d'énergie. Dans ce rôle, il/elle collabore étroitement avec le gestionnaire de produits, les Centres d'Excellence (COE) et les clients pour aider à définir les solutions et les feuilles de route menant au succès client. En tant qu'expert en la matière, il/elle contribue activement et supervise les activités d'innovation majeures au sein d'AAA, de GA et du laboratoire d'innovation Grid Solutions.
Ce poste est rattaché au Responsable de l'Ingénierie des Systèmes de Protection et de Contrôle et est responsable de la création de valeur dans le périmètre des Applications d'Automatisation Avancées (AAA), contribuant à toutes les étapes clés du processus NPI (Introduction de Nouveaux Produits) et, si nécessaire, directement aux projets clients.
Technology development on power system control and management solutions for smart grid applications, including:
Développement technologique sur les solutions de contrôle et de gestion des systèmes électriques pour les applications de réseaux intelligents (Smart Grid), incluant :
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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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 08, 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.
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