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GE Vernova

Lead Control and Protection Application Software Engineer

Stafford
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The Lead Control & Protection Application Software Engineer will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team of engineers working on the design, development, and maintenance of control and protection system application software for LCC and VSC HVDC schemes following the full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

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Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for overall requirements, design, implementation, and testing of HVDC Control and Protection application software.
  • Work as part of an expert team, giving ample opportunity for learning design and development skills highly relevant for working with any control and protection system; in particular, power electronics systems and grid technology.
  • Execute the analysis, simulation, test, and integration required to define, and support assigned components, modules, or systems that meet business standards.
  • Apply prior experience and on-the-job training to solve problems. Propose solutions utilizing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience in solving problems.
  • Lead validation efforts with high-fidelity computer models in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), using software tools such as MATLAB / Simulink, PSCAD, and RSCAD.
  • Coach and mentor team members with less experience, lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Develop skills within the team and manage performance.
  • Lead and active participation in continuous improvement activities.
  • Responsible for operational planning/execution within a technical discipline.

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  • Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.
  • Competent on functional characteristics of power systems and interactions between AC and HVDC systems.
  • Working knowledge of MATLAB / Simulink for control development.
  • Promote Agile Software development practices within the team.
  • Lead team members on Git, Jira, and Confluence for version control, task/defect management, and documentation.
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills and can-do attitude.

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Skills

HVDC
Control and protection systems
MATLAB
Simulink
PSCAD
RSCAD
Software development
Agile
Git
Jira
Confluence
Power electronics
Model-in-the-loop
Software-in-the-loop
Hardware-in-the-loop
Systems engineering

Location

Stafford, England, United Kingdom

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