Lead HVDC Control and Protection Application Engineer

Key Responsibilities

· System level requirements and test specifications capture

· Develop, implement, and debug control algorithms for HVDC converter functions (e.g., Power control, converter control, reactive power control and startup/shutdown control) in MATLAB/Simulink as per GE Vernova modelling guidelines.

· Design and implement test harness with automatic assessment to validate at unit level and Model In Loop level.

· Integrate functional blocks in the converter control units based on pre-defined control requirements and interface specifications.

· Participate in code generation workflows using MATLAB Embedded Coder, ensuring compliance with in-house software architecture and coding standards.

· Perform model-in-the-loop (MIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) to validate integration of functions according to the project plan.

· Collaborate with system engineers, functional designers, and testers in agile sprints, ensuring tasks are tracked and documented in JIRA.

· Contribute to peer reviews, unit testing, and integration sessions to ensure model quality and maintainability.

· Manage version control and branching activities through GitHub Enterprise.

Required Qualifications and Skills

· Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, or Software Engineering.

· Minimum 5 years of experience in model-based design for control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.

· Proven experience with HVDC systems or power electronics control, ideally with LCC (CSC) technology.

· Familiarity with HVDC control concepts (firing angle control, power control, reactive power control, protection methods.)

· Experience in code generation (Embedded Coder or TargetLink) and integration of generated code into real-time control platforms, with knowledge in IEC61850.

· Proficiency in version control tools (Git/GitHub) and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests, merge handling).

· Experience working in agile teams using JIRA or similar tools.

· Strong analytical and debugging skills, attention to detail in model implementation.

· A strong team player with a collaborative approach, capable of working effectively within medium to large-sized teams.

· Good communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Desirable (Optional) Qualifications

· Previous participation in HVDC or FACTS control/protection development projects.

· Familiarity with real-time simulation (HIL platforms like RTDS, OPAL-RT).

· Experience with continuous integration pipelines (MATLAB GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes