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You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at careers.gevernova.com to be considered.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead the conceptualization, design, and modeling of high-temperature and/or high-pressure thermal and fluid systems, such as advanced and novel power cycles and components.
- Apply advanced CFD and process/cycle modeling tools to design and optimize turbomachinery and energy system components.
- Develop techno-economic analyses (TEA) to evaluate the life cycle economics and performance characteristics of novel components and systems.
- Develop and conduct advanced laboratory-scale tests to validate component and/or system performance.
- Develop design, commissioning, and testing plans, including process and instrumentation diagrams and standard operating procedures, for complex energy systems at lab and/or plant scale.
- Develop and execute R&D proposals for government agencies, such as the DOE and DOD, and external partners.
- Foster collaboration across GE Vernova business units and external partners, including national labs, academia, vendors, and customers.
- Translate experimental data and techno-economic analyses (TEA) into actionable business strategies.
- Patent your inventions and develop a publication record through conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 3+ years of professional R&D experience in industry, a postdoctoral role at a university, or a national lab.
- Applied Thermodynamics & Thermal Systems: Leveraged over 3+ years of professional experience in analyzing complex thermodynamic cycles, advanced heat transfer phenomena, and fluid mechanics to design, develop, and optimize energy systems.
- Turbomachinery & Energy System Design: Utilized 3+ years of hands-on experience in the design, modeling, and performance analysis of critical turbomachinery components and integrated energy systems.
- Concept-to-Development Lifecycle: Applied 3+ years of experience in translating novel research concepts and disruptive technical ideas into tangible component designs and fully integrated system development projects.
- Government-Funded R&D Leadership: Shaping, application, and execution of research proposals over the course of 3+ years, successfully managing relationships, technical milestones, and compliance requirements for government funding agencies (e.g., DOE, DOD, ARPA-E).
Eligibility Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to be a U.S. Person (i.e. green card holder or U.S. citizen).
Desired Characteristics
- Expertise in the design, analysis, steady-state and transient modeling, testing, and/or development of advanced power cycles.
- Experience in the design and development of experimental test rigs.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and patents.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and MATLAB for data analysis and post-processing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in numerical modeling, including CFD tools such as Ansys, OpenFOAM, and COMSOL, and process simulation tools such as Aspen.
- Experience developing techno-economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA) for advanced components and complex energy systems to demonstrate technology value, scalability, and marketability.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring graduate students or junior researchers and promoting a culture of technical excellence and safety.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships, including academic partners, national labs, and industrial consortia.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 candidate’s 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 July 02, 2026.
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.
Skills Required
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 3+ years professional R&D experience in industry, postdoc, or national lab
- 3+ years applied thermodynamics, advanced heat transfer, and fluid mechanics experience
- 3+ years hands‑on turbomachinery and integrated energy system design and analysis experience
- 3+ years translating novel research concepts into component and integrated system development projects
- 3+ years leading government‑funded R&D proposals and managing funded projects (DOE, DOD, ARPA‑E)
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Must be a U.S. Person (green card holder or U.S. citizen)
- Willingness to work on‑site at Niskayuna, NY
- Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis and post‑processing
- Experience with CFD and numerical modeling (Ansys, OpenFOAM, COMSOL)
- Experience with process simulation tools such as Aspen
- Experience developing techno‑economic analyses (TEA) and life cycle assessments (LCA)
- Experience designing and developing experimental test rigs and lab‑scale testing
- Record of peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, and patents
- Experience mentoring graduate students or junior researchers and leading multidisciplinary teams
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
GE Vernova Insights
What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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