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Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova

Imperial, CAJob$89–149K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$89–149K/yr
Location
Imperial, CA
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Power Electronics Engineer leads and performs low- and medium-voltage power electronics and electrical design tasks for drive system projects. The role works with a multidisciplinary engineering team to specify, design, support manufacturing, and validate megawatt-scale power electronics for marine and defense, energy, and industry applications. It also supports converter controls, modeling, testing, supplier coordination, and customer requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Power Electronics, requiredPower Conversion, requiredNaval Power Systems, requiredControl Theory, nice to haveLCI Control, nice to haveDC Converter Control, nice to haveCycloconverter Control, nice to haveLTSpice, nice to haveP80i Programming, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to havePLECS, nice to haveModeling Tools, nice to haveSemiconductor Devices, nice to haveVoltage Source Converter Control, nice to haveCurrent Source Converter Control, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveIntellectual Curiosity, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to havePriority Management, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Similar, required5+ Years Power Electronics Experience, requiredMaster's in Engineering, nice to haveProfessional Engineer, nice to haveUS Citizenship or Security Clearance Eligibility, nice to haveUS Work Authorization, requiredWilling to Travel 20%, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Job Description Summary

As the Power Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for leading and performing Low Voltage and Medium Voltage power electronics and electrical design tasks on Drive System projects. This is a technical role and will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to specify, design, support manufacturing & validation of megawatt-scale power electronics for Marine/Defense, Energy, and Industry applications.

Job Description

Responsibilities :

  • Review detailed technical specifications for the control of large marine and naval power converters that capture customer requirements.

  • Maintain ownership of all engineering artifacts associated with specific power converters on projects including software specifications, control specifications, software, control drawings, software, factory acceptance test procedures, and commissioning instructions.

  • Interface with Sourcing and Purchasing to ensure suppliers products are meeting specifications.

  • Interface with the Manufacturing and Test departments to ensure the power converters controls are fit for purpose.

  • Create models of the power electronic controls for use by power systems engineers for performing power quality studies and system stability studies.

  • Support sales by reviewing new customer requirements and highlighting differences/gaps between those requirements and power converter control capabilities.

  • Collaborate with other GE PC businesses to understand power converter technologies and software employed at those factories in order to incorporate into requirements to satisfy customers in North America.

  • Develop real time software and hardware in the loop systems for simulating and testing complex customer requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or similar from an accredited university.

  • Minimum 5 Years’ experience in power electronics, power conversion, and/or naval power systems.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel up to 20%. Domestic and international.

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or a Professional Engineer or equivalent proven record of continuous professional development.

  • US Citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

  • Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with a strong sense of ownership and the initiative to drive tasks forward without being prompted

  • Exceptional communicator who can distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, while remaining approachable and collaborative across all levels of the organization

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while fostering team cohesion, morale, and an inclusive, energizing work environment

  • Understanding of control for LCI, DC and cycloconverters.

  • Familiar with LTSpice.

  • Detailed working knowledge of the GE PC P80i programming environment.

  • Familiar with Matlab/PLECS, or other modeling tools.

  • Have deep domain knowledge of semiconductor devices (Thyristor and transistor based) and their application to large power converters, with an emphasis control theory.

  • Deep understanding of the control of voltage source and current sourced power converters

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 candidate’s 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 November 10, 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.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

GE Vernova is an Equal 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$89–149K/yr
  • California median$128–186K/yr1,033 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr6,581 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is 25% below the California median midpoint ($159K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,277 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 10,013 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,438 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,467 of the 10,013 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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