Lead Engineer – Energy Systems

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 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: Shaped, applied, and executed 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).