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# Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** GE Vernova
- **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Software Tools, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/371591/lead-i-c-instrumentation-controls-embedded-software-engineer-north-carolina-nc-wilmington

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.\n
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development, including a deep working knowledge of C Programming language and software development tools (GitLab version control, IDE's, Debuggers, etc.).\n
 * Minimum of 5 years of experience with C Coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing of software.\n, * Experience understanding C Coding standards that meets and delivers desired functionality using technology selected for the project. Familiarity of MISRA-C is desirable.\n
 * Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.\n
 * Effective use of data structures and algorithms. \n
 * Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom.\n
 * Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.\n
 * Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.\n
 * Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.\n
 * Experience with software development in an industry standard environment (DO-178, SEAL).\n
 * Knowledge of common development paradigms (Agile, Waterfall)\n