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12d ago

Lead Engineer – Energy Systems

GE Vernova Niskayuna, NY

Niskayuna, NY

12d ago

$89k - $149k/yr Full time Ansys Design Engineering Energy Modeling

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Job Description

GE Vernova Advanced Research seeks a Lead Engineer – Energy Systems in Niskayuna, NY (onsite). The role offers a competitive salary range of USD 89,300 to 148,700 per year and supports pursuing impactful energy technology from concept through lab to pilot validation. This position emphasizes turbomachinery, heat transfer, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with strong opportunities to contribute to national-scale energy solutions. The work location is onsite in Niskayuna, and U.S. work authorization is required.

Benefits

Relocation support to ease the transition
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Health coaching and ongoing wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
Financial planning resources and guidance
Tuition assistance for continuing education
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Discretionary annual bonus potential

Responsibilities

Lead the design, modeling, and conceptualization of high temperature and high pressure thermal and fluid systems, including advanced power cycles and components
Apply advanced CFD and process/cycle modeling to optimize turbomachinery and energy-system elements
Develop techno-economic analyses to evaluate life cycle economics and performance of novel components
Plan and conduct advanced laboratory-scale tests to validate component and system performance
Create design, commissioning, and testing plans with process diagrams and standard operating procedures for lab and plant scale projects
Develop and manage R&D proposals for government agencies and external partners
Collaborate across GE Vernova units and with national labs, academia, vendors, and customers
Translate experimental data and TEA results into actionable business insights
Pursue patents and establish a publication track through conferences and journals

Requirements

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 3+ years of professional R&D experience in industry, a postdoctoral role, or at a national lab
Experience in applied thermodynamics and thermal systems, analyzing complex cycles, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics to design and optimize energy systems
Hands-on design, modeling, and performance analysis of turbomachinery and integrated energy systems (3+ years)
Track record translating novel concepts into tangible component designs and integrated system development
Experience shaping and executing government-funded R&D proposals, managing technical milestones and compliance for agencies such as DOE or DOD
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Willingness to work at the Niskayuna, NY office location
This role requires a U.S. Person (green card holder or U.S. citizen)

Technologies

Python
MATLAB
Ansys
OpenFOAM
COMSOL
Aspen

Desired characteristics

Expertise in design, analysis, steady-state and transient modeling, testing, and development of advanced power cycles
Experience designing and building experimental test rigs
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and patents
Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis and post-processing
Fluency with CFD tools (Ansys, OpenFOAM, COMSOL) and process-simulation tools (Aspen)
Experience conducting TEA and life cycle assessments for complex energy systems
Mentoring experience for graduate students or junior researchers and commitment to technical excellence and safety
Ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships across academic partners, national labs, and industrial consortia
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

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