Job Description Summary
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
ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated talented and experienced Systems Engineer to join GE Vernova Power Conversions Lead Engineering team.
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lead Systems Integration Engineer to spearhead the integration of rotating electrical machines and their control systems within a major UK Naval project while leading a dedicated integration team.
This role requires a strong leadership capability technical expertise in an engineering discipline and the ability to derive top-level requirements down to sub-system components ensuring seamless interface management and system integration.
The Lead Systems Integration Engineer will report directly to the Systems Lead Engineering Manager.
Team Leadership and Management:
- Lead and manage a team of system engineers focused on the integration of a rotating electrical machine solution and its associated control systems.
- Foster a collaborative environment promoting skill development and effective teamwork.
Integration of a Rotating Electrical Machine Solution:
- Oversee the integration of rotating electrical machinery with its ancillary equipment and associated control systems within a Naval platform.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure optimal system performance and compatibility.
Interface Management:
Plan and progress all engineering integration related activities for the project inclusive of communication to team members.
- Manage and coordinate interfaces between different subsystems and components ensuring smooth integration and interoperability.
- Address and resolve interface issues promptly to maintain project timelines.
Requirements Derivation:
- Derive top-level requirements and translate them into detailed specifications for sub-system components and manage their traceability.
- Ensure all requirements are aligned with project goals and operational needs.
Technical Expertise:
- Apply engineering principles to address integration challenges related to rotating machines and their control systems.
- Coordinate system analysis and support verification and validation activities.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Coordinate with project managers the project engineering manager project engineers and stakeholders to facilitate integration activities.
- Communicate technical progress and findings to internal teams and external stakeholders effectively.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of integration processes V&V results and system configurations.
- Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements in all activities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and implement opportunities for enhancing integration processes and systems.
- Monitor control and manage engineering budgets and change control system.
- Lead and manage project integration technical risks.
- Liaise with external stakeholders partners sub-contractors and suppliers as appropriate to support the project integration.
- Maintain engineering quality control system for the project and support APQP deliverables.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum of a Degree or equivalent in engineering or higher Masters or PhD in relevant field.
- Extant Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or the ability to obtain BPSS is required for this role.
- Proficient with software simulation & design tools MATLAB Simulink essential. eTAP desirable.
- Extensive experience in systems integration particularly in rotating electrical machines and control systems within the naval or maritime industry.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing engineering teams.
- Understanding of motor and generator technologies control system design and interface management.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects concurrently.
You can expect from us
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Attractive compensation package.
- Flexible benefits you can personalise.
- Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance healthy lifestyle account.
- 34 days vacation including national holidays.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No