Principal Engineer - Advanced Controls

Job Description SummaryAs a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the businesss mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernovas businesses and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer with expertise in Control Systems, Signal Processing and Algorithm Development to spearhead the design and implementation of innovative solutions for GE Vernova's next-generation products. This role will focus on advancing technologies that facilitate the energy transition.

Job Description

KeyResponsibilities:

• Collaborate with business and technology partners to define and develop advanced products for GE Vernova, with emphasis on bringing about key product and process differentiation using control systems and signal processing.
• Provide technical leadership in the development of advanced control algorithms, signal processing techniques, and modelling methodologies.
• Drive excellence in technical practices to address design challenges across multiple GE Vernova business units.
• Shape and expand the internal and program pipeline in partnership with various GE Vernova teams.
• Establish partnerships with academic institutions and small businesses to enhance technological capabilities in general areas of algorithm development, including controls, signal processing, AIML, etc.
• Offer mentorship and guidance in shaping programs, project management, and execution to foster talent development within the team.
• Formulate strategies to secure buy-in for proposals related to future energy business needs in onshore and offshore wind, gas power,
• Lead and guide multidisciplinary teams in the implementation of the key strategic initiatives and proof of concepts.
• Communicate technology strategies effectively to senior executives, including senior VP and CEO levels, as well as academic institutions.
• Identify, assess, and manage program risks to achieve desired business outcomes while promoting a system-level approach.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of experience leading teams or managing large-scale programs focused on control systems and signal processing.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced control algorithms, signal processing techniques, and analytics.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge across multiple technical domains with the ability to strategize at a system level within GE Vernova's diverse business landscape.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed team environment while leveraging cross-business networks for successful outcomes.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or patents related to control systems, signal processing, or algorithm development.
• Willingness to work from the office located in Bengaluru, India.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities in managing multimillion-dollar programs.
• Experience mentoring early-career and mid-career engineers to support their professional growth.
• Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty effectively within a dynamic priority-setting environment.
• Strong technical acumen combined with an understanding of a wide range of technology domains; adept at influencing, facilitating, and negotiating solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to take innovative ideas from research through to product realization.