Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide expert technical support to increase wind turbine power output through advanced blade designs that balance high aerodynamic performance with low acoustic emissions.
- Execute high-fidelity analytical and computational aeroacoustic and aerodynamic calculations.
- Spearhead the development of the system-level acoustic toolchain, identifying methods and technical requirements for next-generation modeling capabilities.
- Serve as the acoustic technical focal point for cross-functional teams, providing direct input into new blade design cycles to ensure acoustic targets are met. Act as a dedicated coach and mentor, fostering the technical growth of team members through hands-on training and knowledge sharing.
- Perform rigorous assessment of design risks and establish robust processes for system noise assessment and validation steps.
- Collaborate with the Acoustics Principal Engineer to build and execute a long-term technology roadmap aimed at the continuous reduction of rotor and system-level noise.
- Build and maintain strategic collaborations with universities, research groups and wind tunnel facilities to foster innovation and remain at the cutting edge of aeroacoustic research.
- Lead the execution of experimental programs to validate new blade designs and explore emerging aeroacoustic technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustics or a closely related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in aeroacoustics, blade noise modeling, and Computational Aeroacoustics (CAA).
Desired Characteristics:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustics or a closely related field.
- Advanced skills in MATLAB and Python for data analysis, process automation, and modeling.
- Demonstrated experience in aerodynamic/aeroacoustic design processes and conducting experimental/wind tunnel testing.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Experience with GE Vernova wind turbine platforms or similar utility-scale wind technology.
- Proven ability to work within a system simulation environment, connecting blade and component-level noise to total turbine system performance.
- Experience with managing complex, multi-year R&D projects or academic-industry partnerships.
- Solid oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 15, 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
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustics, or a closely related field
- At least 8 years of experience in aeroacoustics, blade noise modeling, and Computational Aeroacoustics
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Acoustics, or a closely related field
- Advanced skills in MATLAB and Python for data analysis, process automation, and modeling
- Experience with aerodynamic and aeroacoustic design processes and experimental or wind tunnel testing
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Experience with GE Vernova wind turbine platforms or similar utility-scale wind technology
- Experience working within a system simulation environment connecting blade and component-level noise to total turbine system performance
- Experience managing complex, multi-year R&D projects or academic-industry partnerships
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
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.
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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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