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Senior Product Systems Architect – GridBeats Substation Monitoring

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 19 Oct)

GE Vernova

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Overview

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree

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Skills

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (master's preferred).

  • Solid and strong experience in system architecture or complex product development in industrial or energy applications.

  • Experience defining systems that combine hardware, software,communicationsand data processing.

  • Understanding ofsystems decomposition, requirements flow-down, and cross-domain interface definition.

  • Demonstrated leadership in technical coordination across cross-functional teams(engineering, customer-facing functions, partners)

  • Experience with digital, software-enabled oranalytics drivensolutions.

  • Ability to clearly communicate architecture and trade-offs to varied audiences, both technical and executive.

  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

  • Domain knowledge in electric power transmission & distribution, especially substations andpower systems.

  • Exposure toedge computing, IoTarchitectures, and real-time analytics.

  • Understanding ofAI/ML applications for predictive diagnostics or fault analysis.

  • Experience evaluating suppliers and integrating third-party technologies.

  • Strong customer orientation, commercialawarenessand product thinking.

The role

Job Description SummaryTo accelerate growth and enhance customer value, Grid Automation is evolving its structure to drive innovation in grid flexibility, reliability, and sustainability while strengthening its core portfolio. A key aspect of this transformation is the creation of the GridBeats Product Line, which focuses on software-defined automation solutions, integrating advanced technologies, and developing differentiated product platforms to meet future market needs.

Join us in building the Future of Substation Monitoring. Lead the architecture of a next-generation solution that brings together smart online sensors, seamless data integration, and advanced analytics to transform real-time grid operations. If you're passionate about innovation, system design, and making a real impact on critical energy infrastructure-this is your opportunity to shape what's next.Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Product Systems Architect to shape the architecture and system-level definition of adigitalmonitoring platform for substations.

This is a product-facing technical leadership role at the intersection of customer needs, product strategy, systemarchitectureand engineering execution. The successful candidate will translate customer problems into technicallyfeasibleand commercially sensible system solutions, while coordinating internal engineering teams,suppliersand technology partners.

What you'll do

  • Define and own the overall architecture of the substationmonitoringplatform, encompassing hardware, firmware, software, and data layers.

  • Translate customer and product needs into system capabilities, requirements,interfacesand technical acceptance criteria,ensuring alignment with product goals and operational constraints.

  • Act as the technical bridge between product management, domain SME, engineering teams,suppliersand customers.

  • Create andmaintainthe key architecture, systemrequirementsand interface documentation needed to guide engineering.

  • Lead technical product discovery, feasibility assessments, prototypes and architecture trade-offs across performance, cost, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

  • Develop a forward-looking platform strategy to support integration of AI/analytics, expandability, and evolving grid needs.

  • Design software architecture to support edge-to-cloud integration, including secure communication, scalable data pipelines, and deployment flexibility

  • Design the software and data architecture for secure edge-to-cloud integration, scalable data pipelines, and flexible deployment across local, distributed, and cloud environments.

  • Align system design with industry standards (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE C37, DNP3, MODBUS) for secure and reliable operation in grid environments.

  • Integrate sensor data, asset models, and diagnostic tools into a unified platformcovering data acquisition, processing, visualization, anddiagnostics..

  • Establish architectural patterns for modular deployment, secure access control, update mechanisms, and multi-tenant operation for cloud systems.

  • Manage technical decisions around containerization (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).

  • Support field trials and customer pilots, incorporating lessons learned into the product architecture.

  • Supportmake-buy-partner decisionsand lead the technical evaluation and integration of suppliers, sensors, analyticsprovidersand third-party technologies,

Desired Characteristics

Join GE Vernova GridBeats and help shape the future of substation monitoring. Yourexpertisewill drive innovation in a collaborative team, delivering real impact on critical energy infrastructure.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy company formed from the spin-off of General Electric's power, renewable energy, and electrification segments. It provides technology and services across the energy value chain, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, gas and steam power plants, hydroelectric systems, and grid electrification solutions. With roots in GE's century-old engineering heritage, the company operates on a global scale, serving utilities, independent power producers, and industrial customers in more than 100 countries.

In Spain, GE Vernova has a significant presence, particularly in wind energy, with offices and operational hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is a major player in Spain's renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's wind power infrastructure and offering roles in engineering, logistics, and remote operations. For international professionals, GE Vernova offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy technologies in a country that is a European leader in wind power, with a multicultural work environment and competitive benefits.

Industry
Energy
Founded
2024
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Cambridge, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • GE Vernova is a Fortune 500 company with a global workforce of around 80,000 employees, offering strong career mobility across countries.
  • Spain is a key market for GE Vernova's wind business, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, making it a hub for renewable energy engineering roles.
  • The company offers internships and early-career programs in Spain, such as the BIO Technical Office Team intern role, which can be a gateway for international graduates.
  • GE Vernova's remote operations centers in Spain provide opportunities for technical roles like ROC Technical Lead, which involve monitoring wind farms across Europe.
  • As a spin-off from GE, the company retains a strong engineering culture and offers access to advanced training and development programs.

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