Combustion LES CFD Engineer

GE Vernova • Greenville, SC

265d • $98,400 - $164,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder's mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks. As a member of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be an active contributor to the advanced modeling, CFD simulation and methods development activities. You will perform high-end combustion CFD simulations with LES to model aerothermal performance parameters of the combustion system. You will collaborate with design engineers in supporting engine programs while ensuring that the hardware configuration meets all operability, emissions, and durability requirements.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application.
• CFD and combustion modeling experience.
• Expertise in modeling reacting flows with LES.

Nice To Haves

• You hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• You have 4 or more years of combustion LES CFD modeling experience.
• You have a passion for gas turbine combustion.
• You have experience leveraging LES with commercial codes.
• You are someone who brings innovative mindset, is a team player, and has excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use simulation to conduct combustion CFD analysis to predict combustor performance parameters.
• Develop and implement LES combustion modeling roadmaps.
• Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and CFD tools.
• Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations.
• Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
• Develop best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
• Support and comply with GE Vernova's ordered high-level priorities: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Master's degree