STL Lead Test Engineer

GE Vernova; Town of Rotterdam (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to own and lead test programs, coordinating with STL leadership and customers to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs are met.

The role involves scoping requests, designing tests within facility capabilities, and leading multifaceted teams. Responsibilities include planning, execution, and documentation of tests, technical leadership on new equipment, and delivering design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
• MS Degree in Physics, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in energy/power, aerospace, automotive or other regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical interface and act as test lead for assigned test programs; primary customer interface for KPIs and deliverables.
• Plan, prepare and satisfactorily execute test programs.
• Understand test and facility capabilities; design tests within capabilities or approved extensions.
• Lead cross-functional teams; coordinate support to meet customer expectations.
• Project-manage test activities including facility modifications, data acquisition setup, and test documentation.
• Deliver technical reviews and presentations; maintain ISO compliance and test records.

Skills

Strong technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

MS Degree in Engineering or Physics (preferred)

Tools

Unigraphics

AutoCAD

Ansys

NX

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Test Engineer has ownership of assigned test programs and will regularly review status with GE Vernova Schenectady Technology Laboratory (STL) leadership and customers. The successful candidate will assess incoming test requests, scoping test requests vs. test rig and facility capability, develop robust cost estimates, design test rig when applicable and determine facility modifications needed to meet customer requirements and timelines. They will facilitate project meetings, establish project schedules, create build documentation, source parts, coordinate vendor support, and lead multifaceted teams while coordinating support within STL to meet customer expectations. They will follow applicable Component & Development Test (CDT) processes, ensuring safety and quality are built in to all activities and customer KPI’s (safety, quality, delivery, cost) are met.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities & Key Results Expected:

• Provide technical interface and serve as test lead of assigned test programs. Act as primary customer interface responsible for customer KPI’s and deliverables.


• Responsible for the planning, preparation and satisfactory execution of test programs.


• Understand test and facility capabilities and collaborate with customers to design tests that can be achieved within facility capabilities or through feasible, approved extensions of lab capabilities and P&E planning.


• Work closely with other technical leaders, other test and facility engineers, technicians, data acquisition/controls team and trades to identify and implement betterments to test facilities.


• Projectmanagement of test related activitiesincluding the design and coordination of facility modifications, data acquisition set up, hardware installation, operations planning and test documentation.


• Provide technical lead and critical review of new equipment designs and installations. Perform assigned periodic reviews of installations to ensure systems continue to meet design intent.


• Deliver technical presentations at design reviews and other program reviews. Track and promote assigned action items. Maintain test record files and ISO compliance.


• Perform/project manage engineering analysis of test vehicle systems and their performance (stress analysis, thermodynamic analysis, sensitivity analyses, enthalpy calculations, over speed analyses and similar) using CDT resources.


• Establish work priorities consistent with Lab goals and objectives. Compile team input and present to STL Leadership. Ensure technical objectives are met. Drive schedule and support meeting financial test objectives.


• Prepare and review test and test vehicle related documentation.

• Lead assigned test operation, plan resource need and work with STL Leadership for needed support.

• Provide technical guidance and work planning direction to crafts and technicians.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.


• Minimum of 3 years of Experience in Engineering role in Energy/Power Generation, Aerospace, Automotive or other highly regulated industry


• Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future for this position vacancy.

Preferred:

• Ability to lead a cross-functional team


• Skillful problem solver and troubleshooter; Strong technical communication (verbal and written).


• Strong Customer focus and commitment to teamwork and team success


• Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems, power plant and process equipment (pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors and similar), data acquisition systems and data processing.


• Experience in power plant operations, turbo machinery design, engineering, and/or laboratory testing.


• MS Degree in Physics, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.


• Experience in steam turbine technology, laboratory or performance testing.


• Knowledgeable in Unigraphics and/or AutoCAD

• Experience with Ansys, NX and Autodesk inventor

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 October 06, 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.