Job Description SummaryAs a Senior Roboticist, you will join a multi-disciplinary research team developing and maturing advanced robotic solutions for manufacturing and field services across GE Vernova. You will be designing and building robotic systems. In this role, you may define system architectures, design electrical systems and circuits, integrate sensors and actuators, and develop controls and capabilities to deliver robust automation for inspection, field services, material handling, and other mission-critical processes. This senior role combines hands-on system development with technical leadership, research, and collaboration with internal businesses and government partners.

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business's mission to power the energy transition. We forge the partnerships and invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova's businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 technology partners to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Job DescriptionEssential ResponsibilitiesResearch & Development:

Develop high-impact technology concepts focused on robotic system design, advanced controls, and perception for field service automation and inspection.

Technical Leadership:

Lead and contribute to the architecture, design, and development of electrical and robotic systems, including sensor/actuator integration and controller commissioning.

Strategic Engagement:

Engage with internal and external thought leaders to drive robotic solutions that impact GE Vernova products (e.g., gas turbines, electric machines, wind turbines) and serve as a Principal Investigator for multi-disciplinary projects.

Program Execution:

Lead teams through technical reviews, risk mitigation, and IP strategy development to maintain awareness of disruptive trends in robotics.

Position Requirements Education:

PhD in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) with 5+ years of professional experience, or MS with 7+ years of experience in robotics/controls system design.

Technical Expertise:

Demonstrated experience in at least three of the following:

Robotic Systems:

Architecture, design, and implementation of complex robotic platforms.

Electrical Design:

Circuit design and implementation, including thermal and mechanical constraints.

Controls & Actuation:

Electrical actuation, control theory, and optimization technologies.

Industrial Automation:

PLC programming, industrial safety standards, and hardware/software integration.

Development Tools:

Proficiency in ROS/ROS 2, MATLAB/Simulink, or industrial robot controllers (e.g., FANUC, ABB).

Execution:

Strong track record of leading projects and delivering hardware/software integrations

Compliance:

Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor employees at the Master's level for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Must be 18 years or older; must be willing to undergo a drug test and background investigation.

Must be willing to work on-site in Niskayuna, NY and travel as business needs require.

Export Control:

Candidates must not be nationals of countries subject to comprehensive U.S. export restrictions unless holding \