**Job Description Summary** The HVDC Lead Hardware Integration & RTDS Lab setup Engineer is responsible for Control Cubicles and RTDS Installation, Individual Control Devices configuration and Interfaces verifications before hand over to C&P Application / Automation team as per Project schedule. Define strategy and vision of HVDC Control Hardware infrastructure. Develop and support test automation framework and test automation environment according to the company standards. Do planning of test automation activities and effort estimation. Do peer review according to company standards and best practises. Mentor and train other team members with HVDC and Control Hardware test automation topics. Coordinate work with other departments. Understand requirements, strategy documents and other sources of input information and decompose them into achievable deliverables. Setup test automation environment and execute test scripts on a target platform. Help to debug test scripts and support test automation engineers with debugging. Prepare clear reports on test automation executions, development progress and other type of reports. **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities** + Lead team of Control Hardware setup & integration engineers + Lead team of Control Hardware setup & integration engineers to delivery assigned task on time and high first pass yield. + Support functional manager in optimising the process and adopting lean approach to achieve higher team productivity. + Analyse a project requirement, define scope of work, support, and track team’s progress + Mentor and support less experienced engineers + Control Hardware setup & integration planning and effort estimation + Understand the key milestones in the project plan, ensure that the plan correctly provisions for the required activities. + Design and develop testing framework + Develop test specification according to company defined standards + Support and enhance in-house tools + Support team in execution of Hardware setup & integration + Hardware setup & integration reporting to stakeholders + Prepare individual Control Hardware devices Firmware, Configuration update & verification process. + Clearly communicate details of failures to the respective engineering functions + Carry out execution of tests and provide clear reporting of results + Seek to automate testing wherever possible using out automatic testing platform + Support continual improvement, raising the effectiveness and efficiency of the team through the introduction of tools, methods and process improvements and coordinating with the Continuous Improvement leaders + Support a standard product methodology mindset, seek opportunities to re-use solutions, improve quality and reliability whilst reducing the delivery timeline and associated costs + Support Site Commissioning team to execute Static Commissioning activity **Qualifications / Essential Requirements** + Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics/electrical subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business for 7+ Years + Proven experience of test automation of complex embedded systems or similar domain. + Knowledge of automation of HVDC automation systems is desirable but not essential. + Understanding of Python programming language + Experience of using version control systems like Git/GitHub, SVN + Experience of effective use of IDE in software development process + Experience of building testing frameworks from scratch + Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle especially the V-Model + Problem solving skills to support test issues especially lab setup and debugging skills + Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage technical risks + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to understand software requirements & Control Hardware design guide + Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems + Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality, and engineering integrity of the solution + Must be flexible with working hours + Knowledge of Atlassian products: Jira, Confluence, Bamboo + Can-do attitude + Willing to travel globally for longer duration. **Desired characteristics:** + Agile methodologies Scrum in particular + Data visualisation experience + CI/CD knowledge and experience + Experience with test management tools + Knowledge of HVDC control systems + Knowledge of Line Commutation Converters (LCC) or Voltage Source Converters (VSC) + Knowledge of RSCAD tools + Knowledge of applicable electrical standards such as IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP **Additional Information** **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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