Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision, you will work with GE Vernova Research, GE Vernova Businesses, and external customers to define, build, and execute strategic research and development programs focused in Computer Vision and Autonomous Systems.

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 virtually 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 Roles and Responsibilities:

- Advance computer vision capabilities and artificial perception by fusing multi-modal sensing systems. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be able connecting these sensing modalities with State-of-the-Art algorithms to enable vision-based planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.

- Grow expertise by inventing and implementing prototypes, solutions and demonstrate computer vision applications to real world problems by quick prototyping and validation.

- Work directly with GE Vernova Advanced Research senior leadership and technology managers to shape technical vision and lead organizational strategy for computer vision

- Foster and grow relationships with colleagues at GE Vernova Advanced Research with a wide variety of technical expertise and business responsibilities, being a coach for developing technologists.

- Identify, shape and drive collaborative relationships with academic, national laboratory, industry, government agencies and GE experts to leverage internal capability, increasing impact.

- Deliver effective presentations, reports, and publications to GE Vernova Advanced Research leadership, the GE Vernova businesses, government agencies, professional societies, and peer-reviewed journals.

Required Qualifications

- Doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, and 5+ years' work experience within the field

- Proven record of innovation, including peer-reviewed publications, in areas related to the specified scientific domain of computer vision / sensing

- Demonstrated project execution experience, teamwork experience & ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.

- Experience in systems architecture, design, and system integration. Hands-on experience with programming in C/C++/Python.

- Demonstrated leadership experience.

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

- Must be 18 years or older.

- You must submit your application for employment on the careers site at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

- Experience developing patentable intellectual property

- Ability and experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.

- Experience with Six Sigma methodology –specifically DoE's and Gage R&R. Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities

- Comfort interacting and reporting horizontally and vertically both within and across organizational boundaries

- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills using innovative and hands-on solutions

- Demonstrated capability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

- Strong interpersonal skills initiative, high self-confidence and have goals for a career in industrial research.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

- Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global team environment.

The salary range for this position is $111,000 - $185,000 USD, annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will remain posted until at least Aug 21, 2025.