Technical Lead Engineer – Embedded Software Development

GE Vernova

Technical Lead Engineer supporting Embedded Software Development at GE Vernova. Leading the I&C team for the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor project.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Technical Lead Engineer will be supporting the I&C team with Embedded Software Development for proprietary systems and programs relevant to GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor.
Ensuring that the project is properly managed, resourced, and progressing per scope.
Work closely with leadership teams to plan and execute engineering projects and lead program reviews to ensure milestones are being met.
Responsible for the delivery of high-quality software for the various proprietary systems and instrumentation and projects.
Provide day-to-day leadership of the Software Engineering team.
Lead periodic reviews with Project Managers and the broader Engineering team to ensure projects are progressing per defined scope and schedule.
Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
Provide support and direction of projects and initiatives to drive productivity through most efficient use of Project Engineering tools.
Provide support and direction for development of system requirements, performance, and test specifications.
Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and properly documented by the Applications Software Engineering team.
Support commercial teams in development of system technical descriptions and engineering estimates for budgetary/proposal purposes.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring for the Applications Software team; mentor others in the organization.
Maintain a broad awareness of the work being carried out within your group to ensure technical excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer / program needs.
Define roles and responsibilities for personnel within your assigned team.
Promote professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching and counseling.
Effectively manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college of university.
Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded C code, including building, testing, and debugging
Minimum of 5 years of experience performing independent, or preferably team based, system design or technical reviews including interfacing with requirements management, independent verification and validation
Significant technical knowledge of the GVH controls platform product line
Previous nuclear and or other highly regulated industry experience
Knowledge of common computer languages and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc).
Leadership experience in the delivery of complex embedded software products and systems
A good understanding of I&C Applications Software processes and policies and how to apply them to day-to-day work
Ability to organize and drive project execution with internal and external teams
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly
Experience in interfacing with customers
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in software design, tools, and methodologies to improve team performance
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits including GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded Csoftware developmentsystem designtechnical reviewsrequirements managementverification and validationsoftware testingdebuggingproject executionperformance specifications

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcoachingorganizational skillscustomer engagementinnovationteam collaborationperformance feedbackmulti-priority management

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineeringBachelor's Degree in computer engineeringBachelor's Degree in software engineering