Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

3d • $72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer will develop, deploy, and support advanced software-driven data acquisition and test systems for critical engineering development programs across GE Vernova Gas Power. This position requires hands-on test support, including setting up, operating, and troubleshooting data acquisition systems, as well as acquiring, processing, and analyzing test data. The role blends software engineering, instrumentation, and intelligent data analytics, with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled automation and insight generation to improve test quality, speed, and scalability. The engineer will work closely with design and services teams to support new product validation, test execution, and root cause analysis, ensuring high-quality data and actionable engineering insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Strong software development experience in C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and/or Python.
• Understanding of digital signal processing for rotating machinery

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, sensors, and signal conditioning.
• Understanding of digital signal processing for rotating machinery.
• Experience or strong interest in AI, data analytics, or intelligent automation.

Responsibilities

• Software, Data & AI‑Enabled Systems Design, develop, and maintain data acquisition and test software using C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and Python.
• Lead end‑to-end development of complete applications, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Integrate an AI‑driven mindset into software solutions by applying analytics, machine learning, and automation to: Enable automated data validation and anomaly detection Improve test monitoring, diagnostics, and system health Accelerate post‑processing and insight generation for rotating machinery data Rapidly redesign and enhance existing systems to meet evolving test and business needs.
• Test & Measurement Systems Develop, configure, and operate state‑of-the-art data acquisition systems and instrumentation for global engineering tests.
• Support measurement of temperature, pressure, flow, static/dynamic strain, vibration, clearance, and dynamics.
• Contribute to system design, including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAQ hardware.
• Ensure high data quality, integrity, and traceability during test execution.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration Work independently with minimal supervision as a key contributor to cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Partner with test, design, and digital teams to deliver high‑quality results on aggressive schedules.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

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