Chief Scientist - Material Science and Engineering

GE Vernova • Elgin Township, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chief Scientist in Materials, you will work with engineering and product teams across all the GE Vernova businesses and across the research center to develop technology and product roadmaps that define the disruptive future of GE Vernova’s businesses. You will identify, shape and lead the evolution of scientific discovery, new ideas, and inventions in materials research and development that will have strategic impact on GE Vernova. As a chief scientist will foster strategic collaborations with government partners, national laboratories, universities, and strategic technology / business partners to drive innovative solutions for GE Vernova and its customers. You will define the future of Material Research and Development by: Leading the strategy for the energy material technology stack across various technology organizations within Vernova Advanced Research and across multiple GE Vernova businesses. Working to drive the tech stack for the future of energy materials with unique properties that enable generation, efficient energy conversion, storage, and conservation as well as application of nanomaterials, smart materials and composites to improve the performance of existing material systems. Providing thought leadership on disruptive technologies and market trends with a strong understanding of what the competition is doing. Driving the development of energy material solutions as a key architect. Solving the companies’ most impactful scientific challenges. You will work with engineers and scientists across multiple technology organizations to identify energy material technology trends with disruption potential for existing and future GE Vernova businesses. You will collaborate with key GE Vernova business stakeholders and C-suite level executives as well as with external partners such as universities, national laboratories, and government agencies to: Lead early-stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction. Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GE Vernova businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps. Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive. You will help to shape the externals strategy for materials research and development by creating and fostering relationships within the U.S. Department of Energy, Department of Defense and other government agencies to influence and shape research that drives the innovation in the power sector by: Shaping and responding to government solicitations related to material research and development and energy material technologies Working with business stakeholders to identify and foster partnerships Identifying and mentoring key technical talent to serve as Principal Investigators on large government programs. You will communicate these cross-organizational and cross-business technology strategies during technical briefings and updates to Senior VP and CEO level executives across GE Vernova as well as to C-suite level stakeholders at external businesses, government agencies, and universities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in material science and engineering, or related scientific field with a minimum of 15 years of experience OR Master’s degree in material science and engineering, or related scientific field with a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams or large projects
• Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in the areas of material science and engineering focused on energy materials.
• Expert leader of large government research programs and writing successful R&D proposals
• Expert leader of large, multi-disciplinary research teams, and reporting out to Senior VP and CEO leadership levels
• US Citizenship is required due to Federal Contract Provisions.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.gecareers.com to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multimillion-dollar programs
• Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined
• Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment
• Familiarity with multiple GE businesses and proven ability to leverage cross-business networks to achieve outcomes
• Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment
• Strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains
• Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary-less/solution-focused approach
• Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from research to a product
• Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and participation on industry leading panels

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategy for the energy material technology stack across various technology organizations within Vernova Advanced Research and across multiple GE Vernova businesses.
• Working to drive the tech stack for the future of energy materials with unique properties that enable generation, efficient energy conversion, storage, and conservation as well as application of nanomaterials, smart materials and composites to improve the performance of existing material systems.
• Providing thought leadership on disruptive technologies and market trends with a strong understanding of what the competition is doing.
• Driving the development of energy material solutions as a key architect.
• Solving the companies’ most impactful scientific challenges.
• Lead early-stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GE Vernova businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive.
• Shaping and responding to government solicitations related to material research and development and energy material technologies
• Working with business stakeholders to identify and foster partnerships
• Identifying and mentoring key technical talent to serve as Principal Investigators on large government programs.
• Communicate these cross-organizational and cross-business technology strategies during technical briefings and updates to Senior VP and CEO level executives across GE Vernova as well as to C-suite level stakeholders at external businesses, government agencies, and universities.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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 Executive Services.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree