Senior Principal Engineering- Informatics

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Serve as a senior technical authority across informatics defining and enforcing technical standards, guiding key design decisions, and making final determinations on technical tradeoffs and risk acceptance. Demonstrated ability to use informatics (data, ML, AI) to discover and develop materials. Demonstrated ability to successfully propose informatics programs internally (NTI, NPI, Modules) and externally (US GOVT, University). Provide end-to-end technical leadership for highly complex engineering projects and programs, ensuring sound architecture, technical rigor, safety, quality, and lifecycle risk closure. Own critical projects and technical deliverables supporting the success of Informatics on the MPE team. Act as a primary technical resource and subject matter expert within Informatics providing guidance to project teams, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders. Review and approve engineering documentation, deliverables, deviations, and waivers to ensure compliance with internal requirements, external regulations, and industry standards. Collaborate directly with the Sciences - MPE Chief Engineer to review designs, align strategy, and provide technical direction. Drive problem resolution across multiple disciplines and identify technical risks and mitigations at the system level. Identify innovation opportunities by monitoring relevant technologies, regulations, competitors, and industrial trends; support external engagement through conferences, academic partnerships, and technical forums. Interface with customers, suppliers, internal teams, and external entities to resolve the most complex technical issues and support successful project execution. Leverage data and AI/ML tools to accelerate design space exploration, automate analysis, and improve defect detection and root-cause resolution. Mentor and coach Principal and developing engineers to strengthen technical judgment, knowledge sharing, and engineering capability. Lead the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices, and process improvements while fostering a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s of Science or higher in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science
At least 8 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity
Must be able to work export control MPE
Able to travel as required, including internationally
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.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
Servant leadership mindset
Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
Able to travel globally as needed
Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical authority across informatics defining and enforcing technical standards, guiding key design decisions, and making final determinations on technical tradeoffs and risk acceptance.
Provide end-to-end technical leadership for highly complex engineering projects and programs, ensuring sound architecture, technical rigor, safety, quality, and lifecycle risk closure.
Own critical projects and technical deliverables supporting the success of Informatics on the MPE team.
Act as a primary technical resource and subject matter expert within Informatics providing guidance to project teams, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders.
Review and approve engineering documentation, deliverables, deviations, and waivers to ensure compliance with internal requirements, external regulations, and industry standards.
Collaborate directly with the Sciences - MPE Chief Engineer to review designs, align strategy, and provide technical direction.
Drive problem resolution across multiple disciplines and identify technical risks and mitigations at the system level.
Identify innovation opportunities by monitoring relevant technologies, regulations, competitors, and industrial trends; support external engagement through conferences, academic partnerships, and technical forums.
Interface with customers, suppliers, internal teams, and external entities to resolve the most complex technical issues and support successful project execution.
Leverage data and AI/ML tools to accelerate design space exploration, automate analysis, and improve defect detection and root-cause resolution.
Mentor and coach Principal and developing engineers to strengthen technical judgment, knowledge sharing, and engineering capability.
Lead the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices, and process improvements while fostering a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Benefits

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