Embedded Firmware Engineer - Protection Systems
$92.3k - $142k per yearGE Vernova, Inc.
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Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.----Activités visant à prouver la validité ou la faisabilité technique d'un concept par l'application de méthodologies scientifiques et d'ingénierie. Le travail dans cette famille de métiers a généralement pour objectif de démontrer, par des tests ou des analyses, la performance et le potentiel de mise en œuvre d'un concept.
Le poste impacte les opérations du département et est responsable de la planification et de l'exécution. Ce rôle bénéficie d'une certaine autonomie, mais se concentre sur l'exécution d'activités au sein d'une discipline opérationnelle couverte par des pratiques et procédures fonctionnelles standard. Un certain jugement peut être requis, mais il est généralement exercé sous supervision.#LI-ML2
Job Description
Main ResponsibilitiesConceptual or theoretical activities that deals with the study/research and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.In-depth understanding of key business drivers;
uses this understandingto accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team membersFirmware Development:Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code.Performance Optimization:Optimize firmware performance for real-time execution, focusing on low-latency data processing required for protection functions and IEC 61850 communication stacks.Validation & Debugging:Testing and profiling to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.Cybersecurity Integration:Implement secure coding practices and security features within the firmware architecture in compliance with IEC 62443.Use AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation, refactoring, and unit test scaffoldingWrite precise specs/prompts so agentic AI produces bounded, verifiable code changesValidate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraintsApply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review
Required QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.Expert-level proficiency inC and C++for embedded environments.Knowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing (DSP).Proficiency inPythonfor Test automationKnowledge on GitHubExperience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks., FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux).Language:Proficiency in English;
French is mandatory forlocal collaboration.
Desired CharacteristicsExperience with Model-Based Design (e.G., MATLAB/Simulink coder).Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.Prior experience in the Energy, Industrial, or Aerospace sectors.Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,300 and $142,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: Discretionary Annual Bonus
This posting is for an existing vacancy.-----Responsabilités EssentiellesActivités conceptuelles ou théoriques liées à l'étude/recherche et à l'application de l'électricité, de l'électronique et de l'électromagnétisme.Développement d'une connaissance approfondie d'une discipline technique. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de l'expertise technique acquise pour exécuter les politiques/stratégies.Compréhension approfondie des principaux facteurs de réussite de l'entreprise ;
utilisation de cette compréhension pour accomplir son travail. Compréhension approfondie de la manière dont le travail de sa propre équipe s'intègre avec d'autres équipes et contribue au domaine.Utilisation d'un certain niveau de jugement et capacité à proposer différentes solutions en dehors des paramètres établis, mais avec supervision. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de la formation sur le tas pour résoudre des tâches simples. Accès aux compétences techniques et à la pensée analytique nécessaires pour résoudre les problèmes. Peut utiliser plusieurs sources internes en dehors de sa propre équipe pour prendre des décisions.À ce niveau, le poste est probablement celui d'un contributeur individuel doté de compétences interpersonnelles avérées ou d'un leader débutant capable de recruter et de développer des talents. Fournit des conseils informels aux nouveaux membres de l'équipe.Développement de firmware :Concevoir, développer et maintenir des logiciels embarqués temps réel robustes pour des relais de protection à base de microprocesseurs en utilisant C/C++.Collaboration multidisciplinaire :Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les ingénieurs protection pour implémenter des algorithmes mathématiques complexes dans un code efficace et prêt pour l'embarqué.Optimisation des performances :Optimiser les performances du firmware pour une exécution en temps réel, en se concentrant sur le traitement de données à faible latence requis pour les fonctions de protection et les piles de communication IEC 61850.Validation et débogage :Tests et profilage pour garantir la stabilité dans des conditions de réseau extrêmes.Intégration de la cybersécurité :Implémenter des pratiques de codage sécurisé et des fonctionnalités de sécurité au sein de l'architecture du firmware, conformément à la norme IEC 62443.Utiliser des assistants de codage IA pour la génération de code C/C++ embarqué, le refactoring et l'échafaudage de tests unitaires.Rédiger des spécifications/prompts précis afin que l'IA agentique produise des changements de code délimités et vérifiables.Valider le code généré par l'IA par rapport aux contraintes de temps réel et de mémoire.Appliquer l'analyse statique assistée par l'IA pour la révision de code critique pour la sécurité.Qualifications requisesFormation :Master en Systèmes Embarqués, Informatique ou Génie ÉlectriqueNiveau Expert en C et du C++ pour les environnements embarqués.Connaissance des principes de protection des systèmes électriques ou du traitement numérique du signal (DSP).Maîtrise de Python pour l'automatisation des tests.Connaissance de GitHub.Expérience avec les systèmes d'exploitation temps réel (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX ou Linux embarqué).Langue :Maîtrise de l'anglais ;
le français est obligatoire pour la collaboration locale.Caractéristiques souhaitéesExpérience en conception basée sur les modèles (par exemple, MATLAB/Simulink Coder).Familiarité avec les méthodologies de développement Agile/Scrum et les pipelines CI/CD pour le firmware.Expérience préalable dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de l'industrie ou de l'aérospatiale.Solides compétences en communication orale et écrite. Capacité démontrée à analyser et à résoudre des problèmes. Capacité à documenter, planifier, commercialiser et exécuter des programmes. Compétences établies en gestion de projet.Poste ouvert aux personnes en situation de handicap. Un référent handicap est présent sur chaque site en France.Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided:
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Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.----Activités visant à prouver la validité ou la faisabilité technique d'un concept par l'application de méthodologies scientifiques et d'ingénierie. Le travail dans cette famille de métiers a généralement pour objectif de démontrer, par des tests ou des analyses, la performance et le potentiel de mise en œuvre d'un concept.
Le poste impacte les opérations du département et est responsable de la planification et de l'exécution. Ce rôle bénéficie d'une certaine autonomie, mais se concentre sur l'exécution d'activités au sein d'une discipline opérationnelle couverte par des pratiques et procédures fonctionnelles standard. Un certain jugement peut être requis, mais il est généralement exercé sous supervision.#LI-ML2
Job Description
Main ResponsibilitiesConceptual or theoretical activities that deals with the study/research and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.In-depth understanding of key business drivers;
uses this understandingto accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team membersFirmware Development:Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code.Performance Optimization:Optimize firmware performance for real-time execution, focusing on low-latency data processing required for protection functions and IEC 61850 communication stacks.Validation & Debugging:Testing and profiling to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.Cybersecurity Integration:Implement secure coding practices and security features within the firmware architecture in compliance with IEC 62443.Use AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation, refactoring, and unit test scaffoldingWrite precise specs/prompts so agentic AI produces bounded, verifiable code changesValidate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraintsApply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review
Required QualificationsEducation:Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.Expert-level proficiency inC and C++for embedded environments.Knowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing (DSP).Proficiency inPythonfor Test automationKnowledge on GitHubExperience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks., FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux).Language:Proficiency in English;
French is mandatory forlocal collaboration.
Desired CharacteristicsExperience with Model-Based Design (e.G., MATLAB/Simulink coder).Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.Prior experience in the Energy, Industrial, or Aerospace sectors.Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,300 and $142,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: Discretionary Annual Bonus
This posting is for an existing vacancy.-----Responsabilités EssentiellesActivités conceptuelles ou théoriques liées à l'étude/recherche et à l'application de l'électricité, de l'électronique et de l'électromagnétisme.Développement d'une connaissance approfondie d'une discipline technique. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de l'expertise technique acquise pour exécuter les politiques/stratégies.Compréhension approfondie des principaux facteurs de réussite de l'entreprise ;
utilisation de cette compréhension pour accomplir son travail. Compréhension approfondie de la manière dont le travail de sa propre équipe s'intègre avec d'autres équipes et contribue au domaine.Utilisation d'un certain niveau de jugement et capacité à proposer différentes solutions en dehors des paramètres établis, mais avec supervision. Utilisation de l'expérience antérieure et de la formation sur le tas pour résoudre des tâches simples. Accès aux compétences techniques et à la pensée analytique nécessaires pour résoudre les problèmes. Peut utiliser plusieurs sources internes en dehors de sa propre équipe pour prendre des décisions.À ce niveau, le poste est probablement celui d'un contributeur individuel doté de compétences interpersonnelles avérées ou d'un leader débutant capable de recruter et de développer des talents. Fournit des conseils informels aux nouveaux membres de l'équipe.Développement de firmware :Concevoir, développer et maintenir des logiciels embarqués temps réel robustes pour des relais de protection à base de microprocesseurs en utilisant C/C++.Collaboration multidisciplinaire :Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les ingénieurs protection pour implémenter des algorithmes mathématiques complexes dans un code efficace et prêt pour l'embarqué.Optimisation des performances :Optimiser les performances du firmware pour une exécution en temps réel, en se concentrant sur le traitement de données à faible latence requis pour les fonctions de protection et les piles de communication IEC 61850.Validation et débogage :Tests et profilage pour garantir la stabilité dans des conditions de réseau extrêmes.Intégration de la cybersécurité :Implémenter des pratiques de codage sécurisé et des fonctionnalités de sécurité au sein de l'architecture du firmware, conformément à la norme IEC 62443.Utiliser des assistants de codage IA pour la génération de code C/C++ embarqué, le refactoring et l'échafaudage de tests unitaires.Rédiger des spécifications/prompts précis afin que l'IA agentique produise des changements de code délimités et vérifiables.Valider le code généré par l'IA par rapport aux contraintes de temps réel et de mémoire.Appliquer l'analyse statique assistée par l'IA pour la révision de code critique pour la sécurité.Qualifications requisesFormation :Master en Systèmes Embarqués, Informatique ou Génie ÉlectriqueNiveau Expert en C et du C++ pour les environnements embarqués.Connaissance des principes de protection des systèmes électriques ou du traitement numérique du signal (DSP).Maîtrise de Python pour l'automatisation des tests.Connaissance de GitHub.Expérience avec les systèmes d'exploitation temps réel (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX ou Linux embarqué).Langue :Maîtrise de l'anglais ;
le français est obligatoire pour la collaboration locale.Caractéristiques souhaitéesExpérience en conception basée sur les modèles (par exemple, MATLAB/Simulink Coder).Familiarité avec les méthodologies de développement Agile/Scrum et les pipelines CI/CD pour le firmware.Expérience préalable dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de l'industrie ou de l'aérospatiale.Solides compétences en communication orale et écrite. Capacité démontrée à analyser et à résoudre des problèmes. Capacité à documenter, planifier, commercialiser et exécuter des programmes. Compétences établies en gestion de projet.Poste ouvert aux personnes en situation de handicap. Un référent handicap est présent sur chaque site en France.Additional Information
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