Lead Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Location: Niskayuna

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

In this position, you will work with GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, GE Vernova Businesses, and external customers to define, build, and execute strategic research and development programs focused on Robotics and Autonomous Systems aligned with GE Vernova’s vision.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop new technology concepts with strategic impact focused in robotics and autonomy, including design, analysis, integration and testing of electromechanical systems, mechanical, and fluidic (pneumatic/hydraulic) systems, motion planning, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.
• Lead projects, proposals, relationship building, and the development of new autonomous and robotic systems technology.
• Lead design, selection, analysis, system integration/packaging and testing of electromechanical components and systems, including sensors, actuators, controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and electromechanical systems, including conceptual design, detailed design, testing, validation, and product implementation.
• Actively participate in design, architecture, and development efforts.
• Engage with internal and external thought leaders across the robotics technology stack to drive new concepts and applications.

 

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems or Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with experience in design and development of robotic systems.
• Strong execution track record.
• Significant experience in electro-mechanical design, system integration, testing and troubleshooting, and mechanism design, including design, selection and integration of well-established and novel actuators, sensors and controllers.
• Significant experience in integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components into reliable working systems while satisfying tight product design and manufacturing constraints.
• Significant experience with designing and organizing field and production environment technology validations/demonstrations.
• Significant experience working with and building soft robotic systems and actuators.
• Significant experience in mechanical design in SolidWorks.
• Experience in leading a technical team towards novel technology validations.
• Experience programming in C/C++/Python.
• Experience in CAD modeling.
• Experience in path/motion planning, kinematic and dynamic modeling of robots, perception, graphical simulation, and GUIs.
• Experience with computer vision, and machine learning.
• Experience with reporting of project progress to executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience with soil mechanics, field soil measurements and modeling actuator-soil interactions.
• Experience in working with government stakeholders.

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

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

• Must be 18 years or older

• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered

 

Desired Characteristics

• Possess superior problem-solving skills and independent decision-making abilities, all while operating in an extremely demanding, fast-paced team setting.
• Proficiency in building system models using tools such as Simscape, Adams, MapleSim, or Matlab.
• Demonstrated ability to convert high-level customer needs into a technical development strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, innovative, willing to pursue new technical areas and capable of working independently.

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 March 18, 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.