GE Vernova

Lead Engineer

GE Vernova$98K — $164K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or Technical High School Diploma with 5 years experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience with air-breathing engines, in the field or new assembly

Responsibilities

  • Support new technologies introduction
  • Assist in new product introduction for engine overhaul
  • Act as liaison between DT and Operations to improve processes and tools
  • Create engine specific work scopes and shop routers
  • Lead incoming inspections during engine induction
  • Review engine disassembly and answer technical queries from shop operators
  • Inspect and determine status of parts, and define necessary extra work

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • Life insurance and 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Aero Gas Turbine Engineer will be responsible to support all the technical activities inside the Jport LM Service Shop, for the engines that will be assigned to him/her. He/she will manage also special tools design and industrialization. Jport LM Service Shop is a provider of overhaul services on LM Aero-derivative gas turbines: LM2500 (derived from GE aero engines CF6-6 and CF6-50), LM6000 (derived from CF6-80/C2 and CF6-80/E1) and LM9000 (derived from GE90-115B). The Aero Gas Turbine Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager - Gate 0 leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Support New Technologies Introduction
  • Support New Product Introduction on new engines overhaul
  • Act as a focal point between DT and Operations organizations to develop new way of work and new tools
  • Creation of engine specific works copes
  • Create all the shop routers to make shop operations ready for engine induction
  • Lead incoming inspection at engine induction
  • Review of engine disassembly, answering to Shop operators technical questions
  • Inspect and define the status of each part: Clean & inspect/ Ship to repair/ Scrap.
  • Based on parts status, define extra-works that are needed from a technical standpoint
  • Create the "Visual Inspection Report" to be discussed with Customers in order to show the status of the engine after disassembly and agree on the final work scope
  • Deal with Customer technical visits to Avenza LM Service Shop
  • Support Gate 3 team on any technical issue that might rise during engine re-assembly
  • Support to engine testing troubleshooting of issues linked with Service Shop activities
  • Create the "Final Report" in order to document all the activities done on the engine.
  • Support to field troubleshooting of issues linked with Service Shop activities
  • Write Procedures and Assembly forms as part of Continuous Improvement Journey


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (or Technical High School Diploma with 5 years of experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with air-breathing engines, either in the field or in new engine assembly.


Desired Characteristics

  • Basic knowledge of Turbomachinery Mechanics would be a plus.
  • Previous knowledge/experience of Aero-derivative gas turbine products, especially on LM2500, would be a plus.
  • Previous knowledge/experience of Aero-engines, especially on CF6 or GE90, would be a plus.
  • Previous experience dealing with Customers would be a plus.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization: from shop operators to Executives.
  • Strong attention to details.
  • ⁠Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • ⁠Ability to synthesize complex technical information.
  • Be a Solution-oriented problem solver.


Eligibility Requirements

  • GEV 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). 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. GVH will require proof of status prior to employment.


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 $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: ineligible.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 20, 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.

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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