Senior Systems Engineer - Performance Upgrades

Jobtailor; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 113,200 - 188,800; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for Performance Upgrades to lead validation methods and NPI deliverables for the PowerUp portfolio, including DVR, PVR, and FSVR, in the wind energy sector. You will own tool development and maintenance, collaborate across product management, engineering, commercial and regional field teams, and represent the company in customer discussions.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in engineering or related field and 10+ years in wind or systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of wind industry or systems engineering experience.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, concise documentation for external customers.
• Experience leading NPI deliverables and collaborating across functions.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and continuously improve the validation methodology for performance upgrade products.
• Be the technical owner of performance upgrade validation tools; develop and maintain source code.
• Lead NPI deliverables for the PowerUp portfolio (DVR, PVR, FSVR) from concept to deployment.
• Develop and own customer-facing technical documentation related to validation methods and performance transparency.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, commercial and regional field teams to align validation approaches with product requirements.
• Apply systems engineering and analytical methods to evaluate product performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Wind power testing

Technical documentation

Python / MATLAB / C++

NPI/NTI process

Wind simulation tools

Global matrixed organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

FLEX5

Bladed

MATLAB

Simpack

Adams

Python

C++

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer for Performance Upgrades serves as the technical lead for validation methods and execution for performance upgrade products. In this role, you will lead systems engineering New Product Introduction (NPI) deliverables for new PowerUp product launches, including DVR, PVR, and FSVR. You will develop and maintain the methods and tools used to validate performance upgrade products, ensuring validation processes are scalable, technically sound, and reflective of real-world turbine performance. This role includes customer-facing technical representation in product validation discussions, as well as collaboration across product management, engineering, commercial, and regional field teams. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Validation Methodology Ownership: Define, maintain, and continuously improve the validation methodology for performance upgrade products.


• Tool Development & Maintenance: Be the technical owner of performance upgrade validation tools. Develop, update, and maintain source code to ensure tools remain at the cutting edge of wind turbine analytics.


• NPI Leadership: Lead systems engineering NPI deliverables for the PowerUp portfolio (DVR, PVR, FSVR), ensuring successful product validation from concept to deployment.


• Customer Documentation and Interface: Develop and own customer-facing technical documentation related to validation methods, processes, and performance transparency. Represent GE Vernova in customer meetings, technical reviews, and performance upgrade discussions.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, engineering, commercial and regional field teams to align validation approaches with product requirements and site-specific execution.


• Technical Problem Solving : Apply systems engineering and analytical methods to evaluate product performance, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.


• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the wind industry or systems engineering.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep expertise in wind turbine power performance testing methods (e.g., IEC 61400-12/13).


• Strong ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, concise documentation for external customers.


• Demonstrated experience developing engineering tools or software solutions in Python, MATLAB, C++ or similar languages.


• Familiarity with the New Product Introduction (NPI) or New Technology Introduction (NTI) process.


• Experience with wind turbine simulation tools and environments such as FLEX5, Bladed, MATLAB, Simpack or Adams.


• Proven ability to manage technical projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.


• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 July 24, 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 ass