At GE Grid Solutions, we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies and helping build a greener, more reliable, and more resilient energy system. We are looking for a Senior R&D Manager – Research & Innovation to lead advanced research and blue-sky innovation in grid and energy transmission technologies.
This is a high-impact opportunity to work at the intersection of deep technical research, long-term strategy, and entrepreneurial thinking — exploring breakthrough technologies beyond today’s roadmaps and helping define how electricity will be transmitted, controlled, and protected in the decades to come.Job Description
We are looking for a Senior R&D Manager to lead advanced research and blue-sky innovation in the field of energy transmission and electrical engineering. This is a high-impact role within a large multinational organization, where you will explore breakthrough technologies and help shaping the future of power transmission in the context of the global energy transition.
You will operate at the intersection of deep technical research, long-term strategy, and entrepreneurial innovation, working with world-class experts in a highly motivated and diverse team across regions and disciplines.
Key Responsibilities- Lead advanced and exploratory R&D programs focused on future energy transmission technologies.
- Drive blue-sky thinking beyond incremental product development, identifying disruptive concepts and emerging trends.
- Explore innovations in areas such as HVDC/HVAC transmission, power systems, power electronics, grid digitalization, advanced materials, insulation systems, and grid resilience.
- Translate early-stage research into strategic technology options, platforms, and intellectual property.
- Develop long-term technology and research roadmaps aligned with energy transition, sustainability, and grid modernization needs.
- Lead and inspire globally distributed, multicultural R&D teams.
- Foster an entrepreneurial research culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking.
- Build strong external collaborations with universities, research institutes, utilities, startups, and industry consortia.
- Represent the company in international research programs, innovation ecosystems, and standardization bodies.
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in R&D or advanced research within energy transmission, power systems, or related industries.
- Strong technical credibility in areas such as high-voltage systems, power electronics, grid technologies, or electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience leading exploratory or breakthrough research initiatives.
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, global, matrix organizations.
- A curious, forward-looking mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and long-term horizons.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills across cultures.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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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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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.
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