Job Description SummaryAs a member of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be an active contributor to the advanced modeling, simulation and methods development activities. You will perform high-end FEA simulations to assess durability performance parameters of the combustion system and propose mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with design engineers and work closely with the Controlled Title Holders in supporting engine programs and root cause analysis while ensuring that designs meet all durability, operability, and emissions requirements.
Job DescriptionWhat you'll do - Key Responsibilities- Use simulation to conduct combustion FEA to predict combustor performance parameters.
- Support the development and implementation of the combustion modeling roadmap.
- Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and FEA tools.
- Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations
- Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Assist and/or execute component testing to help validate analysis results and identify modeling improvements.
- Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
- Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring - Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application
- Minimum 4 years of experience modeling structural, thermal and modal/harmonic analysis
- Experience with CAD and pre-processing tools to prepare and mesh gas turbine components
What will make you stand out - Desired Qualifications- You hold a master's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- You have experience in gas turbine FEA modeling with commercial codes such as Ansys Mechanical
- You have experience with NX (Unigraphics), Ansys APDL, and Python scripting.
- You have experience running and analyzing combustion and related tests
- You are familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
- You are someone who brings innovative mindset, is a team player, and has excellent presentation and communication skills.
Benefits Available to You GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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 21, 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.
