Lead Engineer - Aero Dynamics

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Aerodynamics Lead Engineer to join the Aero, Thermal & Clearances Design (ATCD) team. You will own aerodynamic design for turbomachinery hardware across the product lifecycle, including NPI/NTI, testing, and field support, applying rigorous analysis with minimal oversight.

You will collaborate with global cross-functional teams, drive Lean improvements, and advance automation and scripting to increase productivity and design quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of aerodynamic analysis and design for turbomachinery or equivalent.
• Experience with CFD tools such as CFX, ICEM CFD, Fluent, or ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform aerodynamic analysis and design for turbine components across turbomachinery products.
• Develop and improve 1D/2D/3D aerodynamic analysis methods.
• Lead design work through NPI/NTI phases and provide clear, well-supported conclusions.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Turbomachinery

Programming

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CFX

ICEM CFD

Fluent/ANSYS

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while helping customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited by the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? Summary As an Aerodynamics Lead Engineer in the Aero, Thermal & Clearances Design (ATCD) team, you will execute aerodynamic design and analysis activities for turbomachinery hardware and architectures within our gas power portfolio, with a focus on aerodynamics in support of the full product life cycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), test & validation, and fielded product support. This role requires technical expertise in steady and unsteady aerodynamics, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to own work from concept through design review and final documentation with minimal oversight. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality outcomes while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles and innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently execute aerodynamic analysis and design activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotating components across turbomachinery products, applying sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, design practices, procedures, and product requirements.
• Contribute to the development, update, and continuous improvement of 1D, 2D, and 3D aerodynamic analysis methods and design approaches to meet product performance, operability, and reliability requirements.
• Execute design and analysis work across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for NPI, NTI, research, and product support programs, while developing increased autonomy and ownership with minimal oversight.
• Build, assess, and improve aerodynamic analysis models; independently interpret results; and prepare design review materials with clear conclusions, technical rationale, and actionable recommendations.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate design trade-offs, identify risks, and propose solutions beyond established methods and parameters when appropriate.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, field issue resolution, and design improvement initiatives related to aerodynamic performance and operability.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, performance, heat transfer, and clearance engineering teams, throughout the design process to deliver integrated, high-quality design solutions.
• Demonstrate innovation in aerodynamic design practices and analysis methodologies, including opportunities to improve productivity, design quality, and technical rigor through digital tools, scripting, and process improvements.
• Apply Lean principles in daily execution, improve standard work, and contribute to engineering templates, best practices, and process improvements that reduce rework and improve quality.
• Document technical data, analysis outputs, assumptions, and conclusions in accordance with engineering design templates and established design practices.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and traceable documentation and model management for assigned projects.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering/Science discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aerodynamic analysis and design for turbomachinery, or comparable.

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.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization in Aerodynamics, Thermal Science, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record
• Demonstrated experience in steady and/or unsteady aerodynamic analysis and design of turbomachinery components.
• Experience with engineering tools such as CFX, ICEM CFD, Fluent, ANSYS, or equivalent analysis platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project execution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization with a positive “can do” attitude
• Strong customer and product mindset, with a focus on quality, operability, and timely execution.
• Demonstrated mindset of ownership and accountability to achieve goals.
• Experience architecting solutions utilizing programming and scripting in languages such as Python, Fortran, Visual Basic, or Java for engineering automation and analysis efficiency.
• Ability to evaluate and select AI/ML strategies for long-term design system improvement.
• Practitioner of Lean tools to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions

Why GE Vernova

Our compensation and benefits are designed to reward high performance and support your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package based on employment status and national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle looks different for everyone. That is why we offer programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests in your growth by providing opportunities for continued on-the-job learning and long-term career development.

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 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. 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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 September 18, 2026.

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

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help 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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

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