Smart Grid Software Engineer
Career Level Entry-Level
Function Engineering/Technology
Function Segment Product Design and Development
Location United States
Role Summary/Purpose The Smart Grid Software Engineer is focused on the integration of the sensor and data acquisition systems that are currently used across the electricity grid. Efforts to create a smart grid "backbone" are also ongoing, and this role will support the communication of the sensing and data acquisition sub-systems with this "backbone".
Essential Responsibilities - Develop applications and protocols for integration of electric grid components enabling fast and efficient communication and data transfer to point of use by utility customers and end users
- Work jointly with integrated GE T&D- HTC/ U.S design teams
- Design, develop & test firmware / software on embedded systems
- Troubleshoot, resolve issues and enhance existing applications designed using C++ & C
- Develop conceptual designs and detailed designs in accordance with established engineering processes, submit design code for reviews, and update the designs as required as a result from reviews
- Develop new technology relevant to the industry and T&D products and identify ways to apply that technology in new products
- Resolve field issues and quality issues through analysis and design changes
- Create required design documentation as per NPI Guidelines
Qualifications/Requirements - BS or MS in Engineering (i.e. Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) or a high school diploma / G.E.D. with at least 4 years of experience in an engineering, IT, scientific or other technical position
- At least 2 years of hands on experience in Design & Development of embedded systems
- At least 2 years of experience in C & C++ programming
- At least 2 years of experience in development with embedded Linux including the following areas:
• Security and operating system hardening
• Open source package integration
• Ssh, scp+sftp, rsync configuration for automated operation
• PAM + NSS configuration and administration
• Radius, LDAP, NIS, NIS+ configuration and administration
• MS Windows + Linux integration for enterprise applications
- At least 2 years of perl and bash shell scripting experience
- At least 1 year of experience in Development & Debugging Tools (such as Simulators [i.e. ASE test sets])
- At least 1 year of experience with Testing tools like Logic analyzer, Oscilloscope and Function generators
- At least 1 year of experience in protocols (Modbus, DNP, IEC61850, and IEC60870)

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