Lead Aerodynamics Engineer - Turbomachinery & AI Innovation

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Technical Leader for Aerodynamics to drive design excellence across our gas power portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guiding NPI/NTI programs and fleet support while bridging conceptual design and product validation.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with global partners, and push for innovations that improve aerodynamic efficiency and reliability. This role emphasizes leadership, Lean practices, and ISO-compliant governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering/Science discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in aerodynamic analysis and design for turbomachinery or comparable.
• This posting is for U.S. persons only and requires status verification per U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and oversight for assigned aerodynamic programs, ensuring robust design practices from conceptual phase through product validation.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and manage program plans, including milestones, budgets, resource allocation, and schedules for NPI/NTI commitments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead global, multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure alignment with program goals and design integration.
• Technical Coaching: Mentor team members in advanced aerodynamic design and analysis techniques.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Partner with ADT and ARC to integrate cutting-edge technology and improve design templates and toolsets.
• Digital & AI Transformation: Evaluate and implement AI/ML strategies to optimize design cycles and long-term system performance.
• Product Excellence: Oversee root cause analysis for field issues and apply Lean principles for design improvements.
• Governance: Ensure work is scheduled and documented per ISO standards and business design practices.

Skills

Aerodynamics analysis

Turbomachinery design

CFD analysis

Technical leadership

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field)

Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with Aerodynamics

Tools

Python

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Technical Leader for Aerodynamics to drive design excellence across our gas power portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guiding NPI/NTI programs and fleet support while bridging conceptual design and product validation.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with global partners, and push for innovations that improve aerodynamic efficiency and reliability. This role emphasizes leadership, Lean practices, and ISO-compliant governance.