Field Lead Test Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Test Engineer to provide instrumentation and data acquisition support for gas turbine development projects in Greenville, SC. The role involves hardware modification, test execution, and documentation of validation activities.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 6 years of NPI instrumentation experience and strong problem‑solving and communication skills. Onsite work and travel up to 30% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with Gas Turbine NPI Instrumentation (New Product Introduction).

Responsibilities

• Hardware modification process and instrumentation methodology.
• Develop and document hardware modifications.
• Operate instrumentation and data systems for gas turbine development tests.
• Execute laboratory and field validation testing and document parameters.
• Design and construct test facilities, rigs, and instrumentation systems.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and customers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose: 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. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

Impact you'll make:

The Test Engineer is responsible for providing test capabilities including the application of instrumentation and the acquisition of engineering test data to support the Gas Turbine New Products Introduction Department, the Gas Turbine Engineering Department, and the other departments of in the development of new gas turbine products and resolution of Gas Power System’s customer technical complaints. HC tracker ID-04584

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Test Engineer is responsible for the hardware modification process, ensuring correct instrumentation methodology is followed by Technicians and suppliers.
• Assisting in the development and documentation of Hardware Modifications.
• Operation of all instrumentation and data systems required to conduct gas turbine engineering development tests. This requires the knowledge and applicable experience with instrumentation used in the measurement of temperature, pressure, dynamic pressure, strain, Rotor Dynamics, aeromechanics, and other related parameters associated with gas turbine development tests.
• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services. This includes documenting test hardware and parameters per established quality procedures.
• Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, test rigs, instrumentation systems, and the development of test software.
• Continued broadening of technical knowledge and skills to execute policy/strategy. To include support roles with a specialized technical field.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; using this understanding to accomplish validation goals. Good understanding of how our work integrates with other teams and contributes to overall product validation.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. Ability to explain technical information to team and customers. There may be opportunities to interact with the customer so developing strong customer relationships and serving as the interface between customer and GE Vernova.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with Gas Turbine NPI Instrumentation (New Product Introduction).

Eligibility Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Greenville, SC
• Relocation assistance only considered from within the USA.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Setup and operation of Dynamic Data Acquisition Systems at Customer sites.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills
• Project leadership skills specifically around Hardware schedules and ability to work in team environment
• Product knowledge of GE gas turbine, generators, Steam Turbines, and Aeroderivative units

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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: Yes

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 August 17, 2026.

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource;
• 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.