Job Description Summary

The I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) 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 I&C 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 skills and effective communication/collaboration with other teams within the GEH business functions.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• The I&C software Engineer is responsible for the delivery of high-quality engineering software. Work scope typically includes the following essential responsibilities:
• Develop creative solutions and reduce complexity to create accurate and effective solutions for complex engineering problems.
• o Typical software activities will include preparing design specifications, developing software, performing module testing and integration testing of the design. Performing Code Reviews and verifications of Design Specifications and Reports.
• Engage customers to define scope, review results, and discuss technical risks.
• Work with the technical leader to establish an effective work plan, including time estimates, schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and 1st order engineering principles to establish and/or confirm expected performance.
• Provide clear and complete analysis documentation in accordance with GEV engineering procedures.
• Manage time effectively to provide quality deliverables within the expected project timeline. Communicate effectively to leadership the status of work activities
• Effectively manage multiple priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent
• Knowledge of the C computer language and software development tools (Version control, IDE’s, Debuggers, etc).
• 0 - 4 years of experience in software development.
• Experience with coding conventions, code review, unit testing and integration testing of software.

Desired Characteristics

• Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving
• Effective us of data structures and algorithms
• Experience understanding coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project
• 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 adoption