Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer (mfd)

GE Vernova is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner powertoday and tomorrow.
As a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer you will be responsible for developing controls software that interfaces sensors and auxiliary systems to the rest of the control system. You will have the opportunity to drive cross-functional alignment and own complex technical problems from ideation to fleet-wide deployment ensuring that our wind turbine control systems remain at the forefront of the industry in performance reliability and safety.

Essential responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle for major control software features ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Lead the investigation of complex fleet-wide technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement robust scalable software solutions.
• Define system-level requirements for complex controls features.
• Partner with cross-functional global teams (Systems Loads Electrical and Field Services) to advocate for and execute high-impact controls improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Controls Engineering or similar discipline
• 10 years of relevant experience in controls engineering with a strong background in wind turbine control system design or similar complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and model-based design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior technical capacity managing complex projects with high levels of autonomy.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master or PhD in Engineering (Controls Electrical Mechanical or Computer Science)
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Deep domain expertise in wind turbine dynamics aerodynamics or power conversion controls.
• Ability to translate high-level business goals into specific actionable engineering requirements for a global team.
• Expertise with GE internal tools (WorkstationsST ToolboxST M6e) and industry-standard version control and configuration management tools.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $113200.00 and $188800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 25 2026.

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.