GE Vernova Cyber UX Controls Engineer

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is hiring a Cyber UX Controls Engineer to help advance control systems for power generation facilities. The role contributes to modernizing how operators interact with and manage power plants while keeping systems secure and resilient. Work spans control system platform development, user interface design, and cybersecurity implementation, with opportunities to explore artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for operational efficiency and effectiveness.

The position impacts departmental operations and includes planning and execution. It offers some autonomy, while work is focused on executing activities within an operating discipline using standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required, typically with guidance. The required work location is Schenectady, New York; Greenville, South Carolina; or Roanoke, Virginia. Relocation assistance is available. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another STEM major.
• 0–1 year of related experience in engineering or STEM.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human-machine interface design, computer programming, computer platforms and network devices, or cybersecurity.
• Interest in control systems, user interface design, computer platforms including operating systems and hypervisors, network architecture and devices, or cybersecurity including compliance and security control implementations.
• Awareness of large language and small language artificial intelligence models and prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with zero-trust cybersecurity principles.
• Basic knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus or OPC UA, or SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with network devices and configurations such as switches and firewalls.
• Familiarity with design tools or security control principles.
• Awareness of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop technologies for modern control room environments.
• Support the design and development of the controls and HMI platform for reliable power plant operations.
• Support the design and prototyping of control system interfaces using simulation tools.
• Assist in implementing security controls and best practices for operational technology systems.
• Gather and analyze stakeholder feedback to inform controls and platform design and security improvements.
• Contribute to documentation, templates, and standards that support customer operations.
• Explore opportunities to integrate advanced technologies into control systems.
• Evaluate computing technologies to support control system feature enhancements built on generative AI.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level