Mechanical Engineer - Combustion

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer within the Gas Turbine Engineering organization, the employee will join the Combustion Design module to develop the aerodynamic design of advanced combustor hardware. In a collaborative team environment, the role applies aerodynamic principles to optimize hardware configurations and meet operability, emissions, cost, and reliability targets. The position includes hands-on experience in hardware design and laboratory testing of combustion systems, driving innovation from initial design through full-scale validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• At least 2 years of experience in the stated job family group(s)/function(s).

Nice To Haves

• Excellent understanding of combustion, emissions, and gas turbine design.
• Experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and empirical testing.
• Demonstrated strong technical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Edison Engineer.
• Completion of LPX and Teardown Training.
• Progress toward completion of an Engineering Master's degree and/or ACE Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Apply combustion and gas turbine fundamentals, tools, and processes to design and develop gas turbine combustion systems with low emissions and a wide operation window.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in achieving goals.
• Analyze pre- and post-combustion laboratory and engine test data to identify insights and draw key conclusions.
• Suggest and execute ideas to improve combustion system design.
• Work effectively with cross-functional Mechanical, CFD, and Aero teams to execute projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and data analysis techniques.
• Document and present results in formal and informal reviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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