Hybrid Full-Stack Software Engineer – Virtual Sensing

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Full-Stack Software Engineer – Virtual Sensing
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $88,600 - $147,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: IoT
• Location requirements: Hybrid, West Melbourne, United States

About the role

• Full-Stack Software Engineer & Scientist developing edge-native software for decentralized grid operations. Working on virtual sensing algorithms and intelligent control systems to enhance grid management.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy edge-native software components for decentralized operation, sensing, and control
• Develop federated data pipelines that allow distributed nodes to collaborate securely without central coordination
• Develop and deploy robust virtual sensing algorithms to infer critical power grid parameters (e.g., voltage stability, phase angles, line temperature, asset health) from limited sensor data available at the grid edge
• Deploy adaptive edge intelligence and control logic at the edge, enabling real-time grid intelligence with minimal latency and network
• Collaborate with power systems engineers to validate virtual sensor accuracy against physical models and real-world data from substations, field devices, and peer sensors
• Integrate field data sources (SCADA, PMUs, DER controllers) and IoT protocols/networks (LoRa, MQTT, DNP3, Modbus)
• Support experimentation and prototyping in simulation environments and customer’s test sites
• Collaborate with systems and data engineers to close the loop between simulation and live operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML capabilities, federated control frameworks, and digital twins into next-generation grid platforms
• Work closely with data scientists, control engineers, infrastructure specialists and Customers, to integrate software with physical grid systems

Requirements

• Master’s degree electrical engineering or computer science with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the power or industrial system domain
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in building real-time or simulation-based system
• Proven experience in software engineering with, Automation, distributed/federated data processing
• Track record of building, deploying, and scaling complex software systems
• Familiarity with grid operations, DER management, and industrial IoT/IIoT
• Experience with real-time or cyber-physical systems requiring low latency and high reliability
• Knowledge of grid standards or protocols (e.g., IEEE 2030.5, IEC 61850, OpenFMB) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with power system modeling and simulation tools such as EMT platforms (e.g. PSCAD, RTDS, Opal-RT) is a plus

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off