Principal Systems Engineer – Requirements Management

GE Vernova • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer – Requirement Management You'll be the technical conscience driving clarity, mitigating risk, and ensuring end-to-end traceability from concept through commissioning. If you excel at breaking down complex challenges and fostering robust processes, this is your chance to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure projects. Who We Are Power Conversion and Storage business works closely with end users in energy-intense industrial applications. We focus on offering integrated electrical systems. A strategy aligned to three major macro trends: Power Stability, Energy Storage and Industrial Electrification.

Requirements

• 8+ years in engineering, with significant Systems Engineering experience in utility-scale solar and energy storage or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven expertise in the generation, verification, and validation of complex requirements, including proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS).
• Strong problem identification, root cause analysis, and a systematic approach to complex challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to break-down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making
• Proven ability to build relationships across a global organization
• Recognized as an expert in the generation, verification, and validation of requirements for solar and energy storage systems
• Demonstrated ability to document, plan, and lead knowledge technology enhancements
• Communication: Excellent ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of NERC/FERC reliability standards, grid codes, 3rd party certification requirements (e.g., UL 9540, NFPA 855), and experience with power systems simulation software.
• Knowledgeable about 3rd party certification requirements
• Conceptual design and system-level trade-off experience
• Understanding of EMC/EMI principles and mitigation techniques for power electronics systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Requirement Definition: Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to define and manage detailed system and component requirements for BESS and solar products, translating high-level needs into actionable specifications.
• Own the Lifecycle: Oversee the entire requirements lifecycle, from initial concept to post-market activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Ensure Traceability: Implement and maintain robust traceability matrices linking customer needs, product requirements, design elements, and test cases.
• Drive Best Practices: Champion and establish industry-leading best practices for requirements management, documentation standards, and configuration control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, quality, and project teams to ensure accurate understanding, implementation, and validation of requirements.
• Manage Change: Proactively manage requirement changes, assess impacts, and communicate effectively across all teams.
• Mentor & Improve: Provide mentorship on requirements management to junior engineers and continuously identify opportunities to enhance our processes.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees