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Electrical/Software Engineer

Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Posted on Jul 24, 2024

Electrical / Software Engineer

Does working with minimal supervision excite you?
Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving critical issues?

Join our Quality Team

For more than 60 years, Reuter-Stokes researchers and engineers have collaborated with customers to design, produce, and install reliable equipment for harsh environments. Our solutions include precise radiation measurement, nuclear reactor monitoring, UV flame detection, and downhole sensing for directional drilling. Today, more than 100,000 Reuter-Stokes detectors are deployed around the world. We’re proud to help our clients and their customers build the future they want on the foundation of our experience and expertise.

Partner with the best

As an Electrical / Software Engineer, you will develop and implement new and improved methods for testing of harsh environment sensors used in nuclear reactors, radiation monitoring, oil & gas exploration, and natural gas turbines.

As an Electrical / Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Designing, qualifying, implementing, and maintaining electrical test systems, working with a cross-functional engineering team to develop and meet technical requirements.
  • Driving improvements to testing capability and documentation, and subsequent training of others
  • Leading improvements in test setups, test automation, and trend monitoring
  • Owning new equipment / upgrades from purchase through installation
  • Contributing to NPI (New Product Introduction) programs throughout concept, prototype, pilot, validation, and manufacturing implementation stage gates
  • Supporting Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) projects

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will require:

  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university
  • Have 2 years minimum experience
  • Have C#, Python, VBA, VB.net, SQL, MS Access, LabVIEW experience preferred
  • Experience with developing, debugging, troubleshooting, and testing electrical systems and software
  • Have Strong service orientation to the production floor and customers alike
  • Be able to Demonstrate successes in a high quality and regulatory environment

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • Working Monday-Friday. 8am-5pm


Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Education Assistance

• Generous Parental Leave

• Mental Health resources

• Dependent Care

• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company 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.