Embedded Systems & Test Engineer Intern
Location: Lisburn
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
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Job Description
Embedded Systems and Test Engineering Internship 2026-2027
GE Vernova Grid Solutions: Asset Monitoring
This 1-year internship will be based at the GE Vernova Grid Solutions Monitoring & Diagnostics site in Lisburn, Northern Ireland and is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic university student or recent graduate who is interested in the application of their embedded systems &/or test engineering knowledge in industry.
The Monitoring & Diagnostics product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to electrical utilities and industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers. Our products include the Kelman DGA900, Hydran M2-X and BMT-330.
Role responsibilities
- Learn and understand the internal workings of embedded systems within GE transformer monitoring products, with support from relevant experts in the Engineering team
- Work within a team environment to execute appropriate firmware design tasks
- Work collaboratively with hardware and software testers to support new feature development of system and sub-components
- Support firmware development, design, and test of new features to enable new functionality and/or support new hardware components
- Develop automated test code for testing systems and sub-systems for complex system
- Assist DevOps in automating build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
Essential criteria
- Completed at least 2 years study of degree level education or equivalent in Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronic Engineering, or related degree
- Programming experience in any language e.g. C, C++, Python etc.
- Basic understanding of firmware development tools, such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems
- Willingness to learn new technologies and techniques
- Ability to work both with a team and independently and be self-motivated
- Ability to get projects/tasks across the line, to a high level of quality and within deadline and scope
- Ability to present complex data clearly with meaningful conclusions
- Work collaboratively with hardware designers to optimize software / hardware partitioning
- Can communicate effectively to team members with and without embedded systems experience clearly and concisely on technical matters
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Must be organized and have methodical approach to problem solving
Desirable Criteria
- Familiarity with software development, defect tracking and test case management tools
- Experience of Linux based operating systems
- Experience of systems with complex, inter-dependent sub-component architecture and communication methods between these
- Understanding of development life cycles e.g. Agile, etc.
- The curiosity and enthusiasm to keep up to date with latest engineering techniques and products.
- Basic understanding of DevOps principles and practices is a plus.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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