GE Vernova Advanced Research – Aerodynamics & Thermosciences Fellow Internship - Summer 2026

GE Vernova • Elgin Township, IL

12d • $1,000 - $2,000

About The Position

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future. Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy. An internship in the Aerodynamics & Thermosciences Lab at GE Vernova Advanced Research provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working collaboratively with our researchers developing advanced technologies enabling the Energy Transition. GE Vernova Advanced Research is looking for students pursuing graduate technical degrees in aerodynamics, heat transfer, thermal systems, and related fields of study who have a strong interest in working in an industrial research environment. At GE Vernova Advanced Research, Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians work to provide GE's businesses and strategic partners with technical innovations for their future generation products, processes, and services. Our Interns work side by side with experts in aerodynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing, materials, and mechanical systems completing challenging multi-disciplinary technical projects applying their theoretical knowledge to real-life problems and developing skills in a cutting-edge research environment. Opportunities for networking and showcasing project accomplishments are also part of the program.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program, seeking a technical degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a related field in an accredited college or university
• Permanent legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this role.
• Minimum GPA 4.0 / 5.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with systems modeling of thermodynamic cycles and/or energy systems
• Or experience with multi-physics simulations including computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Or experience with laboratory testing in high pressure and/or temperature environments; knowledge of data acquisition and processing methods and instrumentation
• Excellent academic performance with technical research orientation
• Ability to adapt to change and willingness to be flexible in a global and multi-disciplinary team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and organization; demonstrated ability working with a team
• Strong problem-solving skills, thorough attention to detail

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree