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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Drives Control Application - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £54,015.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Disk Controller, Integrated Development Environments, MATLAB, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Iq/oq/pq, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5792709281 ## About the Role We are looking for a committed and professional individual with: * A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software Engineering or equivalent skills, or some experience in a software engineering environment. * A basic understanding of programming principles of electrical machines, electrical drives, converters, etc. * An ability to translate high level design requirements into efficient and robust software. * Familiarity with the principles of converter system and power converter topologies for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC to DC converter systems, etc. * Valid passport to meet travel requirements. * Possession of or eligibility to obtain UK security clearance to SC clearance level or higher (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc). What will make you stand out: * A background in writing PLC application software. * Experience working with Variable Speed Drives Application Software (current source drives, voltage source drives). * Experience writing control software for Variable Frequency Drives and machine control (induction machines, synchronous machines, permanent magnet machines, etc.). * Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools., * Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent subject. Essential Requirement * Experience working with Variable Speed Drives Application Software, * Experience implementing and validating Application Software, * Experience in capturing & creating requirements documents, technical reports, and functional design documents, * Good understanding of converter system and power converter topologies for AC/DC, DC/AC and DC to DC converter systems, etc, * Willing to travel to customer site for meetings or equipment validation, * Eligible to obtain UK security clearance to BPSS clearance level or higher ## Description As the Drives Control Application Software Engineer, you will take part in the development of Control Application Software for GE Vernova's range of Electric Drive Systems. You will play a key role in the entire product development life cycle and collaborate as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. More about the type of projects you'd be working on: https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/product-solutions/Naval-Electric-Power-Propulsion. In this role you will focus on: * Specifying, designing, coding, validating, and maintaining application software for megawatt-scale power electronic drive systems for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industrial applications. * Validation of Application Software using Hardware In the Loop (HIL) rigs and Laboratory test drives. * Writing application software that interfaces to other peripheral equipment. * Supporting commissioning and validation of electrical drive systems. * Ensuring your designs meet performance and reliability requirements. * Integrating control software into larger systems and verifying their functionality. * Collaboration with cross-functional teams. * Writing technical documentation. * Travelling to customer sites for meetings or equipment validation, typically a few times per year for a duration of a few days up to 2 weeks., An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Drives Control Application Software Engineer to join GE Power Conversion's Drive Systems Engineering group. The Drives Control Application Software Engineer is responsible for developing the Control Application Software for GE Power (PC)'s range of Electric Drive Systems. This is a technical role and will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to specify, design, code & validate application software for MW-scale power electronic drive systems for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industry applications. This Role Involves * Responsible for & managing the design, develop and maintain Drive Control Application Software including: + Requirements, design, implementation, testing of control application software for converter systems and electrical drives, + Writing application software that interfacing to other peripheral equipment, + Validation of Application Software using HIL rigs and Laboratory test drives, + Developing and maintaining good engineering interfaces to other engineering teams such as, Power Electronics, Automation and Power System teams to provide a fully Integrated System Solution, + Supporting commissioning and validation of electrical drive systems. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)