Lead Application R&D Engineer – Grid Automation

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Application R&D Engineer enhancing software solutions for smart grid applications at GE Vernova. Collaborating with teams to drive innovation and customer success in power system management.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHyderabad • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

system designalgorithm developmenttest environment designapplication function block developmentdebuggingsmart grid algorithmsembedded automationanalyticsforecastingcontrol systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingstakeholder influencecommunication

Tools & Technologies

MatlabSimulinkOpal-RTLinuxWindowsAgile

Industry Keywords

power systems managementautomationprotectioncontrol applicationsR&D solutionsvalidation and verificationapplication specification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technology development on power system control and management solutions for smart grid applications, including:
Functional and system design and architecture specifications: System modelling using tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Opal-RT as a means to create and test applications.
Algorithm development: design, develop and validate smart grid algorithms in both function block and conventional software implementations.
Test environment design and set-up: support the V&V team to define the test and simulation environment scenarios for validation.
Design GUI views that depict application interaction environments and to enable V&V testing and support AAA deliveries.
Application function block development: to build ready to use AFB for embedded automation monitoring, analytics, forecasting, management, control and protection systems.
Test and validation: to perform test and validation of the solution including related debugging.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in renewable energies, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar field from an accredited university.
Strong industrial experience developing and delivering (includes FAT/SAT) power systems management, automation, protection and control applications involving application specification, design, development, testing, in at least Linux and Windows environments using Agile processes.
Proven experience in R&D solutions related to technology development in power systems, automation, protection and control domains.
Demonstrated track record of influencing various stakeholders through the R&D process in order to achieve desired outcomes for the customers.
Pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No