Lead Systems Engineer
Added 23 Sept · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 58% sure that is the right code. GE Vernova is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2124 (Electronics engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
2124 Electronics engineers Also possible | £36,400 | £41,600 | £46,800 | £52,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for Electrical Sensing & System development Engineer working on electrical sensing technology in the GE Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) business, within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers.
This role will be focused on the ongoing development and expansion on GE DGA900 and BMT product lines as well as emerging electrical sensing technologies, working on enhancements to the existing products and on new product developments and features.
The successful candidate will work as a key technology expert within the R&D team, applying an understanding of electrical sensing technology and system design to provide technical leadership in NPI projects (new product introduction), system design and system test guidance where appropriate, and technical and project leadership in focused R&D initiatives. This role will involve close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and embedded software design team and other sensing experts working in a team environment to define new requirements and provide technical leadership on feature delivery. The role will also provide support to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and product quality support where required.
Role Responsibilities
Job Description
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for Electrical Sensing & System development Engineer working on electrical sensing technology in the GE Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) business, within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers.
This role will be focused on the ongoing development and expansion on GE DGA900 and BMT product lines as well as emerging electrical sensing technologies, working on enhancements to the existing products and on new product developments and features.
The successful candidate will work as a key technology expert within the R&D team, applying an understanding of electrical sensing technology and system design to provide technical leadership in NPI projects (new product introduction), system design and system test guidance where appropriate, and technical and project leadership in focused R&D initiatives. This role will involve close collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and embedded software design team and other sensing experts working in a team environment to define new requirements and provide technical leadership on feature delivery. The role will also provide support to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives and product quality support where required.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and apply system expertise to refine and develop M&D monitoring products, demonstrating clear understanding of operational principles, design and usage.
- Work collaboratively within a diverse cross-functional teams to define, design and develop new system concepts and features for M&D monitoring products, developing system, designs and architecture to support key projects.
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- Degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in industrial product design, development and test and from concept to deployment.
- Demonstrated experience in requirements development and management including breakdown of high level customer or business requirements to technical hardware and firmware designs.
- Proven strong record in technical leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary product development project from concept to deployment.
- Experience of development processes such as SAFe, Agile, etc and their use in product development.
- Experience in transformer and substation monitoring equipment and techniques
- R&D leadership experience on technology development projects, including project strategy, project scope development and project technical delivery.
- Demonstrated experience of designing and operation of highly sensitive scientific/electronic equipment.
- Demonstrated experience working on electrical sensing technologies and products, e.g. for Grid applications (such as bushing monitoring, partial discharge, CT sensors).
- Experience in software programming languages and/or analytical software packages (e.g. Python, R, Matlab) and automation tools (e.g. Labview, Simulink).
- Experience in delivering technical projects with remote teams, including detailed requirements specification for remote implementation of hardware/software features and deliverables.
- Design of hardware systems utilizing embedded processors, DSPs, memory devices, OPAMPs, A/D and D/A converters, as well as other peripheral devices (such as MODBUS, USB interfaces, Ethernet and I2C interfaces).
- Experience of hands-on prototyping or experimental builds involving sensors, embedded systems, or electromechanical devices.
- Familiarity with lab tools (oscilloscopes, soldering, DAQs, environmental test rigs, etc.) and safe lab practices.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sampleSOC 2123
- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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