Lead Control Systems Engineer at GE Vernova

Job Description

As the Lead Control Systems Engineer, you will be developing the Control Software for our range of Active Magnetic Bearings and Drive Systems. As a leading member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will specify, design, code & validate application software for cutting-edge megawatt-scale drive systems for Naval applications.

Core responsibilities:

• Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for MW-scale power electronic drive systems.
• Capturing and translating high-level design requirements into efficient and robust software.
• Designing, implementation, testing of control application software for converter systems and electrical drives.
• Simulation of control systems (discrete/continuous) using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Writing application software for real time control of systems such as active magnetic bearings, electric motors drives, AC/DC converters, etc.
• Supporting commissioning and validation.
• Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.
• Applying best practice engineering standards and developing robust design practices.
• Occasionally travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation – typically a few times per year (a few days up to 2 weeks).

Essential qualifications:

• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (“UK Eyes only”)
• Possession of or ability to obtain UK SC clearance.
• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent, OR significant experience in an industrial software engineering environment.
• Fluency using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Modelling continuous and discrete time control systems
  • Analysing Bode/Nyquist plots to determine stability margins,
  • Field-oriented control principles of electrical machines,
  • Electrical drives, converters, etc.
• Good understanding of power electronics converter systems and power converter topologies (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC to DC, etc.)
• Experience writing control software for Variable Frequency Drives.

Nice-to-have experience:

• Experience with advanced controls, e.g. LQR, robust control, multi-variable feedback control systems.
• Experience modelling mechanical systems in Simscape/Simulink such as driveline shaft with torsional and bending modes.
• Good understanding of power electronics control principles, such as field-oriented control, PWM strategies.
• Experience using Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) rigs and laboratory test drives.

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.