Lead Engineer - Aero Dynamics

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

20h

About The Position

As a member of the Aero, Thermal, and Clearances Design team, you will contribute to system-level design and analysis of turbomachinery hardware and architectures for our heavy-duty gas turbine engines, with a focus on aerodynamics. Your work will include detailed aerodynamic design and analysis of flow path components, including flow path layout, and design of stationary and rotating airfoils in industrial gas turbines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the full product life cycle, including new design introduction, engine validation testing, and resolution of issues in the installed fleet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace or comparable)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering industry experience
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. government export control restrictions, and this posting is only for U.S. persons including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees). GE Vernova will require proof of status prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of engineering design experience in gas turbine engines
• Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Knowledge of CFD and CAD software.
• Demonstrated understanding of aero-thermal design methods and gas turbine systems.
• Understanding of internal GE Vernova business processes
• Customer satisfaction mindset, ability to work well in a team environment with a positive “can do” attitude
• Demonstrated quality focus with lean, probabilistic and data driven approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated mindset of ownership and accountability to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated learning and practicing of AI/ML tools and methods to improve design system
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• turbine stationary and rotating airfoils using GE Vernova’s in-house analysis tools and commercial CFD/FEA software, while developing increasing autonomy in problem-solving under the guidance of a technical leader.
• Ensure designs and methods meet established GE Vernova design practices and design templates.
• Support gas turbine design from conceptual design through to detailed design, as well as manufacturing qualification activities.
• Support gas turbine engine testing including test planning, test execution and monitoring, and post-test validation analyses.
• Interpret the analysis results & participate in innovation to suggest and generate ideas to improve the design and analysis methodology.
• Support installed fleet by addressing manufacturing deviations, product cost out efforts, and customer issue root cause analyses as needed.
• Work closely with performance, thermal, mechanical, and other cross functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Document, report, and review design and analysis results with team members, component owners, customers, and leadership.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 08, 2026.
• 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 resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• 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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level