Lead Engineer - Testing

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Greenville, NC, USA
In-Office
98K-164K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads hands-on validation testing of energy products at GE Vernova’s Greenville Technology Lab. Coordinates requirements, test design, instrumentation, execution, posttest reporting, and customer communication with engineering, facilities, assembly, and data systems teams. Ensures ISO, EHS, and regulatory compliance; supports safe operations and process improvements using LEAN tools. The role requires onsite execution of combustion tests and expertise in validation testing, gas turbine design, or process facility operations.
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Job Description SummaryThe Test Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for interfacing with the Design Engineering teams in the planning, design, development, instrumentation, and execution of validation testing of energy products in the Greenville Technology Lab (GTL) facility in Greenville, SC.

Job Description

Responsibilities


  • Responsible for integrating engineering requirements with Design Engineering, Facilities and Instrumentation Engineering, and Data Systems Engineering in the design, development, and test execution to prove out component and system functionality and reliability.
  • Provide technical assistance to Assembly and Instrumentation personnel.  Author technical documents that define actions needed to execute per customer requirements.
  • Oversee every aspect of test build, execution, and posttest reporting/billing.
  • Responsible for operational compliance with ISO requirements.
  • Responsible for full compliance with GE and regulatory EHS policies.
  • Maintain a safe work environment with a goal of “zero” injuries.
  • Work directly with customers both internal and external to GE Vernova.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that align with our LEAN tools.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 6 years of experience in validation testing, gas turbine design, or process facility operations.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with all levels within the organization
  • Boundaryless thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with high-pressure / high-temperature fuel, inert gas, and air systems
  • Experience in combustion design or installation
  • Strong interest/knowledge around measurement technology & metrology
  • Strong desire for hands-on engineering applications.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

This role is 100% on site 5 days a week to support the quality build and execution of combustion tests.  Travel is not expected for this role.

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 Information

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: No



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 October 09, 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering or science field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 6 years of experience in validation testing, gas turbine design, or process facility operations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to document, plan, and execute programs
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively across organizational levels
  • Experience with high-pressure and high-temperature fuel, inert gas, and air systems
  • Experience in combustion design or installation
  • Knowledge of measurement technology and metrology
  • Interest in hands-on engineering applications
  • Must be a U.S. person due to access to export-controlled technology
  • Ability to work onsite five days per week in Greenville, South Carolina

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

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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