Technology Manager Mechanical Structures and Durability

Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

As the Technology Manager for the Mechanical Structures & Durability lab, you will lead a world class team of Researchers focused on inventing and developing aerodynamic, thermal and fluid dynamic solutions for the next generation of GE Vernova’s products and services. In order to achieve this, you will work with the leaders of the manufacturing, services, engineering and product teams across GE Vernova Power, Renewables, and Electrification businesses to develop structural mechanics and durability technology roadmaps aligned with the business’ product, manufacturing and lean roadmaps.

You will also work with technology leaders at the GE Vernova Advanced Research and external partners such as government agencies to define strategy and programs and then act as an enabler for team execution. The Technology Manager will drive technical and organizational strategy, ensure team execution and operational excellence, and provide guidance and coaching to team members on technical and career direction.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define the Future: You will translate complex structural challenges into a multi-generational technology roadmap, bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world industrial scale. Build a robust portfolio of Research programs to drive structural mechanics and durability of products across the GE Vernova businesses (Power, Wind, and Electrification).
• Lead Innovation: You’ll spearhead early-stage development, from “napkin sketch” concepts to field-deployed structural solutions.
• Shape the Vision: As a strategic partner to our Chief Engineers and Business Leaders, you will ensure our structural research strategy is perfectly aligned with the global needs of Power, Wind, and Electrification.
• Build the Next Generation: You will mentor a team of elite researchers, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, psychological safety, and bold experimentation.

Required Qualifications

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of6 yearsof relevant experience — OR — Master’s degree with a minimum of10 yearsof relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of hands‑on experience leading technical programs or R&D efforts in structural mechanics, durability, fatigue analysis, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• People Leadership: Proven direct management experience leading teams of3 or mo reengineers or scientists, with demonstrated ability to develop talent, navigate performance, and build high-performing organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are…