Technical Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development (Markham)

Job Description Summary

The Technical Lead Engineer will be supporting the I&C; team with Embedded Software Development for proprietary systems and programs relevant to GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. Ensuring that the project is properly managed, resourced, and progressing per scope. This individual will work closely with leadership teams to plan and execute engineering projects and lead program reviews to ensure milestones are being met. The Technical leader will help set the technical direction of the team, plus provide guidance and mentoring of junior personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership of the Software Engineering team.
• Lead periodic reviews with Project Managers and the broader Engineering team to ensure projects are progressing per defined scope and schedule.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Provide support and direction of projects and initiatives to drive productivity through most efficient use of Project Engineering tools.
• Provide support and direction for development of system requirements, performance, and test specifications.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and properly documented by the Applications Software Engineering team.
• Support commercial teams in development of system technical descriptions and engineering estimates for budgetary/proposal purposes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring for the Applications Software team; mentor others in the organization.
• Maintain a broad awareness of the work being carried out within your group to ensure technical excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs.
• Define roles and responsibilities for personnel within your assigned team.
• Promote skilled growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded C code, including building, testing, and debugging.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, system design or technical reviews including interfacing with requirements management, independent verification and validation.

Eligibility Requirements

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Work Location

• For the U.S. – preferred work location is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC or Atlanta, GA; hybrid may be considered for qualified candidates who can work onsite in Wilmington as needed.
• For Canada – required work location is at the Markham, Ontario office three days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• Significant technical knowledge of the GVH controls platform product line.
• Previous nuclear and/or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of common computer languages and software development tools (Version control, IDEs, Debuggers, etc.).
• Leadership experience in the delivery of complex embedded software products and systems.
• Good understanding of I&C; Applications Software processes and policies and how to apply them to day‑to‑day work.
• Ability to organize and drive project execution with internal and external teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate clearly.
• Experience in interfacing with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in software design, tools, and methodologies to improve team performance.

EEO Statement

GE Vernova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.