Software Engineer - Drives Control Application

Job Description SummaryGE Vernova’s 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 world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics systems, electrical drives and control technologies that evolve today’s industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future. We serve specialized sectors such as energy, marine, industry and all related services.

Job Description

As the Drives Control Application Software Engineer, you will take part in the development of Control Application Software for GE Vernova’s range of Electric Drive Systems. You will play a key role in the entire product development life cycle and collaborate as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. More about the type of projects you’d be working on: https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/product-solutions/Naval-Electric-Power-Propulsion.

In this role you will focus on:

• Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for megawatt-scale power electronic drive systems for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industrial applications.

• Validation of Application Software using Hardware In the Loop (HIL) rigs and Laboratory test drives.

• Writing application software that interfaces to other peripheral equipment.

• Supporting commissioning and validation of electrical drive systems.

• Ensuring your designs meet performance and reliability requirements.

• Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Writing technical documentation.

• Travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation, typically a few times per year for a duration of a few days up to 2 weeks.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent skills, or some experience in a software engineering environment.

• A basic understanding of programming principles of electrical machines, electrical drives, converters, etc.

• An ability to translate high level design requirements into efficient and robust software.

• Familiarity with the principles of converter system and power converter topologies for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC to DC converter systems, etc.

• Valid passport to meet travel requirements.

What will make you stand out:

• A background in writing PLC application software.

• Experience working with Variable Speed Drives Application Software (current source drives, voltage source drives).

• Experience writing control software for Variable Frequency Drives and machine control (induction machines, synchronous machines, permanent magnet machines, etc.).

• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting 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.

​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 Security Clearance (SC)) as part of the hiring process.

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