Lead Engineer, Thermal Dynamics at GE Vernova

Job Description SummaryAs a member of the Hot Gas Path Thermal Design team you will be an active contributor to the cooling and sealing design of hot gas path components for our fleet of heavy duty gas turbine engines. This scope includes detailed thermal analyses and cooling flow analyses to optimize designs to meet design constraints. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution across the full life cycle of the product including introducing new designs engine validation tests and issue resolutions for the customer fleet.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesDesign and analyze the thermal/fluid aspects of heavy-duty gas turbine hot gas path components (rotating/stationary airfoils and adjacent components) under the direct guidance of a technical leader while demonstrating autonomy in problem solving.Perform thermal and flow analysis using GE Vernovas suite of in-house tools as well as commercial tools for CFD or FEA.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 component and 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.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical Aerospace or comparable)Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering industry experienceThis 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.Ability to travel up to 10% annuallyDesired CharacteristicsAt least 3 years of gas turbine design experienceAdvanced degree in relevant engineering disciplineStrong communication skillsExperience with NX/Unigraphics Ansys and CFD toolsDemonstrated understanding of heat transfer design methods gas turbine systems and aerodynamicsUnderstanding of internal GE Vernova business processesDemonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and create plans to meet themDemonstrated quality focus with probabilistic and data driven approach to problem solving.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. Additional InformationGE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: NoFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $88600.00 and $147600.00. 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 candidates 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 December 03 2025.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. Key Skills Junit,Customer Service,Freelancing,Industrial Safety,ACCA,Arbitration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 88600 - 147600