Lead FPGA Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead FPGA Engineer designing embedded software for safety critical functions for the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure project deliverables meet quality and safety standards.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and technical accuracy of assigned tasks
Prepare requirement specifications and design specifications, develop embedded firmware and application software, perform module and integrated testing, and creation of all associated documentation
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 GE 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or college
6 years of experience in embedded software development including knowledge of common FPGA languages and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with common HDL languages (Verilog, System Verilog) and PLD/FPGA development tools (Quartus, Vivado, ModelSim, Questa, etc.)
Experience in nuclear design or equivalent highly regulated industry
Competency in industry standards. IEEE, IEC, IPC, and quality
Competency in modeling and test data collection tools
Strong verbal communication, as well as facilitation and presentation skills for technical and business audiences – Able to communicate openly, calmly, and crisply in stressful situations
Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements and design documents
Knowledge and experience with PCB design, signal analysis and system verification tools (Altium, PSpice, System Verilog, UVM, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentFPGA languagesHDL languagesVerilogSystem VerilogPCB designsignal analysissystem verificationmodeling toolstest data collection

Soft Skills

accountabilityeffective communicationtime managementprioritizationtechnical writingfacilitation skillspresentation skillscustomer engagementanalysis documentationstress management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering