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INTRODUCTION
The Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) hardware / FPGA engineer is responsible for designing and manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) equipment and embedded software that control safety critical functions for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. The role requires technical problem solving, requirements management, and effective communication/collaboration with internal and external teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for Semiconductor design and engineering; designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment and other hardware systems. They determine design approaches and parameters; analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests & evaluate results. Common skill sets include Analog, Digital, Mixed Signal, HMOS/MOS/CMOS, PLL, ADC, DAC etc.
- Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
- Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
- May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
- A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE Vernova. Explains technical information to others.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related STEM field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience (such as PCB design or embedded systems).
Eligibility Requirements
- This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in nuclear analog and digital instrumentation, control, monitoring, and electric power system and field engineering.
- Competency in industry standards. IEEE, IEC, IPC, and quality.
- Clear thinker, detail oriented, insightful, quantitative, balanced and a results-oriented analyst and leader.
- Adaptive; able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces with professional astuteness.
- Continuous improvement mindset with an ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process.
- Solid technical writing skills with focus on requirements and design documents.
- Knowledge and experience with PCB design, signal analysis and system verification tools (Altium, PSpice, SystemVerilog, UVM, etc.)
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 17, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; 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.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency in hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
- Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or KiCad
- Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, or mixed-signal design principles
- Experience with lab instruments including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
- Knowledge of industry standards such as IPC-2221 or DO-254 depending on the sector
Tips for Your Hardware Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the stack
Hardware roles split sharply between digital design, analog circuits, and firmware-adjacent work. List the specific tools you've used, such as Cadence, Altium, or ModelSim, and match them to the stack named in each job posting before you apply.
Show silicon or board tape-outs
Hiring managers for hardware roles want evidence of completed designs, not just coursework. Include any tape-out experience, board revisions shipped to production, or lab-validated prototypes in your resume's project section, even from academic or internship work.
Filter openings by product lifecycle stage
Early-stage startups need engineers who can own a schematic from blank canvas to bring-up, while larger firms often hire for specific blocks. Read each job description for phrases like 'design from scratch' versus 'maintain and optimize' to find the right fit for your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hardware engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for whiteboard bench questions
Hardware interviews often include on-the-spot circuit analysis, such as deriving a filter's transfer function or debugging a schematic. Practice sketching common topologies by hand and walking through your reasoning aloud, since interviewers evaluate your process as much as your answer.
Negotiate with NRE and tooling costs in mind
Hardware compensation packages sometimes include reimbursement for lab equipment, EDA licenses, or prototyping costs. When negotiating, ask whether those items are covered separately so you're comparing offers on an accurate total-value basis.
Hardware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hardware engineers?
The companies hiring the most hardware engineers right now include Amazon, Apple, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Semiconductor and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many hardware engineer jobs are remote?
About 41% of hardware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most software roles because hands-on lab and prototype access is often required. Firmware-adjacent positions and FPGA verification roles tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible work within the hardware discipline.
How do you become a hardware engineer?
Most hardware engineers start with a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, building foundational skills in circuit theory, digital logic, and embedded systems. From there, gaining hands-on lab experience through internships or personal projects, learning an EDA toolchain, and completing at least one end-to-end board or chip design project makes you competitive for entry-level roles.
Can you get hired as a hardware engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level hardware engineer roles exist, but you'll stand out by showing completed design work rather than just coursework. A documented PCB project, an FPGA implementation on a development board, or a capstone with measured lab results gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate, especially at companies that run structured new-grad programs.
What does the hardware engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering fundamentals like Kirchhoff's laws, logic design, or transmission line behavior. Later rounds often include a take-home design exercise or on-site whiteboard session, and a final loop with cross-functional team members who assess collaboration and communication on hardware projects.
Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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