Job Description Summary
The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing I&C electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C software team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong software skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities•The I&C software Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering software. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
•Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
•Typical software activities will include preparing design specifications, developing software, performing module testing and integration testing of the design. Performing Code Reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports.
•Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
•Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
•Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
•Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GEV engineering procedures.
•Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities
•Effectively manage multiple priorities
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's Degree in computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
•Minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent
•Knowledge of the C computer language and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc).
•0 - 4 years of experience in software development.
•Experience with coding conventions, code review, unit testing and integration testing of software.
Desired Characteristics
•Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
•Effective us of data structures and algorithms
•Experience understanding coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project
•Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly
•Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo
•Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption