GE Vernova

2nd shift Lead Test Engineer

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
  • 6 years of experience in validation testing, gas turbine design, or process facility operations.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate engineering requirements with various engineering teams for test execution.
  • Provide technical assistance to Assembly and Instrumentation personnel.
  • Oversee test build, execution, and post-test reporting/billing.
  • Ensure operational compliance with ISO and regulatory EHS policies.
  • Maintain a safe work environment with a zero-injury goal.
  • Engage directly with both internal and external customers.
  • Implement process improvements using LEAN tools.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support services.
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching and contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance available.
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits included.
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Test Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for interfacing with the Design Engineering teams in the planning, design, development, instrumentation, and execution of validation testing of energy products in the Greenville Technology Lab (GTL) facility in Greenville, SC. In addition to responsibilities managing their own programs, the second shift engineer supports first shift engineering in their ongoing testing responsibilities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for integrating engineering requirements with Design Engineering, Facilities and Instrumentation Engineering, and Data Systems Engineering in the design, development, and test execution to prove out component and system functionality and reliability.
  • Provide technical assistance to Assembly and Instrumentation personnel.  Author technical documents that define actions needed to execute per customer requirements.
  • Oversee every aspect of test build, execution, and posttest reporting/billing.
  • Responsible for operational compliance with ISO requirements.
  • Responsible for full compliance with GE and regulatory EHS policies.
  • Maintain a safe work environment with a goal of “zero” injuries.
  • Work directly with customers both internal and external to GE Vernova.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that align with our LEAN tools.
  • 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.
  • This role is 100% on site 5 days a week to support the quality build and execution of combustion tests.  Travel is not expected for this role.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 6 years of experience in validation testing, gas turbine design, or process facility operations.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well with all levels within the organization
  • Boundaryless thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with high-pressure / high-temperature fuel, inert gas, and air systems
  • Experience in combustion design or installation
  • Strong interest/knowledge around measurement technology & metrology
  • Strong desire for hands-on engineering applications.

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

 

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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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