Lead Control Systems Engineer
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GE Vernovas Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy maritime and industrial organizations helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization including through our specialist motors drives and control technologies.Job Description
As the Lead Control Systems Engineer you will be developing the Control Software for our range of Active Magnetic Bearings and Drive Systems. As a leading member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers you will specify design code & validate application software for cutting-edge megawatt-scale drive systems for Naval applications.
Core responsibilities:
- Specifying designing coding validating and maintaining application software for MW-scale power electronic drive systems.
- Capturing and translating high-level design requirements into efficient and robust software.
- Designing implementation testing of control application software for converter systems and electrical drives.
- Simulation of control systems (discrete/continuous) using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Writing application software for real time control of systems such as active magnetic bearings electric motors drives AC/DC converters etc.
- Supporting commissioning and validation.
- Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality.
- Applying best practice engineering standards and developing robust design practices.
- Occasionally travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation typically a few times per year (a few days up to 2 weeks).
Essential qualifications:
- Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport (UK Eyes only)
- Possession of or ability to obtain UK SC clearance.
- A relevant degree in Electrical Electronics Software Engineering or equivalent OR significant experience in an industrial software engineering environment.
- Fluency using MATLAB/Simulink.
- Sound knowledge of:
- Modelling continuous and discrete time control systems
- Analysing Bode/Nyquist plots to determine stability margins
- Field-oriented control principles of electrical machines
- Electrical drives converters etc.
- Good understanding of power electronics converter systems and power converter topologies (AC/DC DC/AC DC to DC etc.)
- Experience writing control software for Variable Frequency Drives.
Nice-to-have experience:
- Experience with advanced controls e.g. LQR robust control multi-variable feedback control systems.
- Experience modelling mechanical systems in Simscape/Simulink such as driveline shaft with torsional and bending modes.
- Good understanding of power electronics control principles such as field-oriented control PWM strategies.
- Experience using Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) rigs and laboratory test drives.
This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.
You can expect from us:
- Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution) Income protection Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation bank holidays.
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We know that life doesnt fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. Thats why we support flexible working adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
Were always looking for top talent! If this role isnt quite right but youre interested in joining GE Vernova we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
