Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

5d•$72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The Data Acquisition Software Test Engineer will play a key role in supporting critical engineering development programs across GE Vernova Gas Power through a balanced combination of hands-on testing and software development. This position is focused equally on the practical application of data acquisition systems in test environments and the development of software tools that enhance testing capability and efficiency. Approximately 50% of the role involves hands-on test support, including setting up instrumentation, configuring data acquisition systems, executing tests, and collecting and analyzing data to support engineering evaluations. The remaining 50% is dedicated to software development in LabVIEW and C#, creating and improving applications that enable test automation, data management, system integration, and overall test process improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with test hardware and measurement systems while also developing software solutions that improve the speed, quality, and effectiveness of engineering test operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
Strong software development experience in C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and/or Python.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
Knowledge of instrumentation, data acquisition, sensors, and signal conditioning.
Understanding of signal processing and post‑processing for rotating machinery.
Experience or strong interest in AI, data analytics, or intelligent automation.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and operate state‑of‑the‑art data acquisition systems and instrumentation for global engineering tests.
Support measurement of temperature, pressure, flow, static/dynamic strain, vibration, clearance, and dynamics.
Contribute to system design, including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAQ hardware.
Ensure high data quality, integrity, and traceability during test execution.
Design, develop, and maintain data acquisition and test software using C#, ASP.NET, LabVIEW, and Python.
Lead end‑to‑end development of complete applications, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment.
Integrate an AI‑driven mindset into software solutions by applying analytics, machine learning, and automation to:
Enable automated data validation and anomaly detection
Improve test monitoring, diagnostics, and system health
Accelerate post‑processing and insight generation for rotating machinery data
Rapidly redesign and enhance existing systems to meet evolving test and business needs.
Work independently with minimal supervision as a key contributor to cross‑functional engineering teams.
Partner with test, design, and digital teams to deliver high‑quality results on aggressive schedules.

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00.
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.
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.