Lead I&C Software Support Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Lead I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Software Support Engineer works within the I&C Engineering team of the GE Hitachi (GEH) Engineering organization. The I&C team is responsible for designing and implementing electronic hardware and software for I&C systems for Nuclear Power Plants. The I&C Software team has strong interfaces with electronic hardware design and plant system operations. This role requires technical problem solving, strong software testing and development skills, and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions.

Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Lead I&C Software Support Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering software. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
• Development and deployment of special purpose Software Test tools within the Software team.
• Configure, Maintain, and improve the Software Development infrastructure (Dev Ops).
• Perform Unit/Module and Integration testing of Software packages in support of I&C deliverables.
• Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Prepare Specifications, Reports, etc., in support of the Software Lifecycle.
• Perform Code Reviews, Documentation reviews, and other verification activities.
• Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks
• Effectively manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of experience in software testing, development, and deployment.
• 3 years of experience with coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of software.
• 3 years of experience with Static Analysis and Unit Testing Tools (LDRA) and Software development infrastructure (GitLab).

Eligibility Requirements

• Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of common computer languages (C, C++, Python) and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc.).
• Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
• Effective use of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience understanding coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project.
• Experience meeting Industry Coding Standard – MISRA, CERT-C, BARR-C.
• Experience with software development in a regulated environment.
• Leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoptions new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes