GE Vernova

Engineer - Thermal Dynamics

GE Vernova$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar field
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal analysis for turbomachinery
  • Compliance with U.S. government export control restrictions for data access

Responsibilities

  • Perform heat transfer and thermal analysis for turbomachinery components
  • Develop technical expertise to solve design challenges
  • Support design work across all phases for new product and technology introduction
  • Build and improve thermal analysis models, preparing clear documentation
  • Evaluate design trade-offs and propose innovative solutions
  • Contribute to design improvement and root cause analysis efforts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions
  • Implement Lean principles to enhance work quality and reduce rework

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential services
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Summary
As an Engineer - Thermal Dynamics in the Aero-Thermal & Clearances Design (ATCD) team you will execute thermal design and analysis activities for turbomachinery hardware and architectures within our gas power portfolio, 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 demonstrated technical understanding in heat transfer, secondary flow systems, and thermal analysis, along with analytical judgment and the ability to work from concept through design review and final documentation under technical leader guidance.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality outcomes. #LI-ML2

Job Description

What impact you'll make: Roles and Responsibilities
  • Perform heat transfer, secondary flow, CFD, thermal analysis and design activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotating components across gas turbine and steam turbine products, applying sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, design practices, procedures, and product requirements.
  • Develop technical expertise in the thermal design of turbomachinery components and apply that expertise to solve design and analysis challenges with urgency.
  • Support design and analysis work across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for NPI, NTI, and product support programs, while developing increased autonomy and ownership with minimal oversight.
  • Build, assess, and improve thermal analysis models; 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 design improvement initiatives, technical problem-solving, and root cause analysis related to thermal performance, heat transfer, and secondary flow systems.
  • Support design-to-cost opportunities across engine hardware, balancing performance, durability, and manufacturing cost implications in partnership with Mechanical, Services, and Systems Engineering teams.
  • Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams, including mechanical, aerodynamic, performance, and clearance engineering teams, throughout the design process to deliver integrated, high-quality design solutions.
  • Demonstrate innovation in thermal design practices and analysis methodologies, including the use of probabilistic methods, digital tools, automation, and AI/ML techniques where relevant to improve product and process outcomes.
  • 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.


What you'll bring: Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or comparable engineering field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal analysis and design for turbomachinery, or comparable.
  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. government export control restrictions, and this posting is only for U.S. persons including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees). GE Vernova will require proof of status prior to employment.


What will make you stand out: Desired Characteristics
  • Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or comparable engineering field with specialization in Thermal Science, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, Heat Transfer analysis
  • Demonstrated experience in thermal design and analysis of turbomachinery components, including heat transfer and secondary flow systems.
  • Experience with engineering tools such as ANSYS Thermal, HyperWorks, CFX, ICEM CFD, 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.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Fortran, Visual Basic, or Java for engineering automation and analysis efficiency.
  • Demonstrated learning and practicing of AI/ML tools and methods to improve design system
  • Demonstrated interest in innovation, continuous improvement, and Lean practices.


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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80 000,00 and $120 000,00. 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 septembre 22, 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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