Principal Cybersecurity Engineer - Embedded Systems - "CLEARANCE REQUIRED"

Company:  GE Vernova
Location: niskayuna
Closing Date: 25/06/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

As a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer – Embedded Systems, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and testing of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions for industrial control systems (ICS). You will have the opportunity to lead multimillion-dollar R&D programs aligned with GE Vernova’s energy businesses such as Gas Power, Power Conversion, Renewables, Hydro, Grid Solutions as well as with U.Furthermore, you will shape and foster strategic collaborations with government partners, national laboratories, universities, and strategic business partners to drive innovative embedded cybersecurity solutions for GE Vernova.
Shape and pursue external funding opportunities for advanced research in the OT-cybersecurity space in close collaboration with U.Collaborate with universities, national labs, industrial consortiums, commercial partners, and others to advance the state of the art in OT-cybersecurity for embedded systems. 
Lead technology innovation as project leader and principal investigator of multi-million-dollar R&D projects. 
Drive technology roadmaps with GE businesses and lead development of OT-cybersecurity technologies for embedded systems from early-stage lab demonstrations to fieldable prototypes. 
Publish technical papers, file patents, and contribute to open-source communities. 
D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 13 years of industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 15 years of industry experience. 
~5+ years proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols. 
~5+ years of experience with Linux security and Linux driver development. 
~5+ years of software development for embedded systems such as computer architecture, Linux OS, network protocols
~Experience with Industrial protocols such as Modbus/TCP, Modbus RTU, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA/DA, BACnet, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, MQTT, CAN/CANopen
Experience with ICS/SCADA architectures such as PLCs/RTUs/HMIs, Historians, Fieldbus, edge gateways, DMZ patterns
Experience with OT network design such as Purdue Model, segmentation, VLANs, firewalls, zero-trust in OT
Staying current with embedded programming skills such as: C/C++, Python. 
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. 
Legal authorization to work in the U.We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

 
 
Bonus eligibility: ineligible.  
 
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; 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.  
 
This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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