Research Engineer

GE Vernova•Town of Niskayuna, NY

7d•$89,300 - $148,700•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Vernova Advanced Research, we invent and develop transformational technologies that will enable a new era of available, affordable, and sustainable energy with the pioneering spirit to enable a zero-carbon future. Thermal Management & Systems engineers develop innovative technologies to transport and store thermal energy leading to transformative GE Vernova products. As a Research Engineer in Aerodynamics & Thermosciences, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of energy/thermal management components and systems, multiphysics analytical and computational modeling of components and systems, and the design and development of additive manufactured thermal components.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems or related discipline, or master’s degree in mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems, or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to thermal management problems
Experience in thermal/energy management systems and/or component development
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
Due to the nature of the work, this role requires U.S. citizenship
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
Must be 18 years or older
You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered

Nice To Haves

3+ years of work experience in an industrial or laboratory setting with demonstrated capabilities in development and evaluation of thermal management technologies
Experience leading and/or contributing to projects funded by government agencies such as Department of Energy, Department of Defense etc.
In-depth knowledge of component and system thermal modeling and/or multiphysics system modeling
Experience developing analytical component and system models using tools such as EES, Matlab, Python, etc.
Familiarity with the application of computational fluid mechanics and thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, CFX, etc.
Experience in modeling electric machines to estimate thermal loads, and develop innovative thermal solutions for the same.
Experience in developing thermal and/or system test rigs with in-depth knowledge of instrumentation methods, leading and conducting evaluation of component/system tests, data acquisition, and inferencing and reporting of test data
Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance
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

Apply your knowledge in energy/thermal management systems to develop innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex power and electrification systems which could include gas power, power conversion, wind, and nuclear systems.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE Vernova product engineers, R&D team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of energy/thermal management technology.
Utilize your experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and/or validate novel energy/thermal management components and systems
Contribute to the development and writing of internal and external proposals
Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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.