Controls Research Engineer - "CLEARANCE REQUIRED" - GE Vernova Advanced Research

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners 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.

# Job Description

As Control Systems Research Engineer, you will enable Energy Transition through the development of models, advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will contribute to R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Renewable Energy, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, and Power Conversion as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into GE business products where they drive breakthrough impact for our company, our customers, and our society. As a Control Systems Research Engineer, you will:

- Work independently as well as in diverse teams to develop and apply advanced technology solutions to GE Vernova products and services using modeling, advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies.

- Validate performance of developed solutions through simulations and application on target systems.

- Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.

- Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications.

- Work in a team environment with colleagues across GE Research, GE Vernova, and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.

Position Requirements

- Doctorate degree in an Engineering or related field with experience in design of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms or a Master’s degree in an Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in design of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.

- 3+ years of knowledge and application of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms. - 3+ years of proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C, C++, or Python. - 3+ years of demonstrated experience (algorithm development and software implementation) in developing systems solutions for complex physical systems (e.g., mechanical systems, chemical plants, power systems, transportation, aviation systems).

Desired Qualifications

- Active/current U.S. security clearance

- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controls context

- Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms

- Experience developing controls solutions for industrial applications

- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controls context

- Experience developing cyber-security algorithms

- Exposure to industrial control hardware programming and industrial control software development

- Proficiency in source code management through git/github

- Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing

- Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc.

- Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product

Eligibility Requirements

- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.

- Ability to maintain a U.S. security clearance, prerequisite for clearance is U.S. citizenship.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 04, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.