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GE Vernova

Lead Electronic Hardware Engineer

Stafford
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Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to design and support embedded hardware platforms used in energy and power systems.

This role combines deep technical problem-solving, support of R&D and manufacturing, and local technical leadership, while operating as part of a globally distributed engineering organisation.

As the successful candidate, you will work across the full product lifecycle from new product introduction (NPI) through to sustaining engineering, and manufacturing, and will be seen as the technical anchor for a UK-based hardware support team across multiple product ranges.


Job Description

Hardware Engineering & Technical Support

  • Design and troubleshoot complex analogue, digital, and mixed-signal electronics issues at board and system level, including Ethernet technologies.
  • Redesign up to Core CPU level with High-Speed Memory constraints, using complex FPGA and CPLD Architecture.
  • Provide design support for Control and Protection hardware designs across development, manufacturing, and deployed systems.
  • Review and support schematics, PCB layouts, and design documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with firmware, systems, safety, and verification teams during design, and test development teams during outsource activities.

R&D and Product Lifecycle Support

  • Support R&D activities including prototype bring-up, validation, and verification testing.
  • Contribute to design-for-manufacture (DFM), design-for-test (DFT), reliability, and serviceability improvements.
  • Support engineering change management, component selection, and obsolescence mitigation.

Manufacturing & Supplier Interface

  • Assist with transition from development into manufacturing and volume production.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
  • Support production test development and resolution of yield or test failures.
  • Interface with suppliers on component quality, technical issues, using structured root cause analysis (RCA) to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

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Leadership & Global Collaboration

  • Demonstrate technical leadership within GE Vernova’s global R&D and engineering structure.
  • Act as a key technical interface between UK engineering, global R&D teams, and manufacturing.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and knowledge sharing.

Basic Qualifications

  • Formal Qualification in Electronics Discipline; Degree Level preferred however HNC / HND level with proven industry involvement accepted.

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced design background in analogue and digital electronics, including mixed-signal designs.
  • Experience with embedded hardware systems in industrial or energy-related applications.
  • Proven hands-on troubleshooting skills using standard lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyser, DMM, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical reports.
  • Understanding of hardware reliability, failure analysis, and lifecycle support.

Experience

  • Experience supporting hardware across R&D, NPI, and manufacturing.
  • Exposure to manufacturing support, production test, and supplier engagement.
  • Experience working in global matrixed engineering organizations.
  • Some technical leadership or team coordination experience preferred.

Professional Skills

  • Structured problem-solving mindset.
  • Clear and effective technical communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple technical issues and small projects in parallel.
  • Comfortable working in regulated, safety-critical, or high-reliability environments.

Desired Characteristics

  • Design Experience with energy, power electronics, grid, or industrial control systems.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. safety, EMC, environmental).
  • Prior experience in sustaining engineering, field support, or reliability engineering roles.

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About Us

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer

  • A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
  • Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Skills

Analogue electronics
Digital electronics
Mixed-signal design
Embedded hardware
FPGA
CPLD
PCB layout
Schematic capture
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
Design for manufacture
Design for test
Technical leadership
Ethernet technologies
High-speed memory
Engineering change management

Location

Stafford, England, United Kingdom

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