Lead Engineer - Thermal Dynamics

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

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, thermal performance, cooling, and sealing. Your work may include detailed aerodynamic, thermal, and flow analyses to meet defined design constraints. 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 customer fleet. What impact you’ll make: Perform and analyze aerodynamic, thermal, fluid, and clearance aspects of heavy-duty gas turbine rotating and stationary hardware 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. Support installed fleet by addressing manufacturing deviations, product cost out efforts, and customer issue root cause analyses as needed. Work closely with performance, aerodynamic, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace or comparable)
Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering industry experience

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
Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Ansys, and CFD tools
Demonstrated understanding of heat transfer design methods, gas turbine systems, and aerodynamics
Understanding of internal GE Vernova business processes
Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and draft plans to meet them
Demonstrated quality focus with probabilistic and data driven approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

Perform and analyze aerodynamic, thermal, fluid, and clearance aspects of heavy-duty gas turbine rotating and stationary hardware 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.
Support installed fleet by addressing manufacturing deviations, product cost out efforts, and customer issue root cause analyses as needed.
Work closely with performance, aerodynamic, 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.
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off