Lead Engineer - Aero Dynamics

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy while helping customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited by the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? Summary As an Aerodynamics Lead Engineer in the Aero, Thermal & Clearances Design (ATCD) team, you will execute aerodynamic design and analysis activities for turbo machinery hardware and architectures within our gas power portfolio, with a focus on aerodynamics 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 technical expertise in steady and unsteady aerodynamics, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to own work from concept through design review and final documentation with minimal oversight. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional global teams to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality outcomes while driving continuous improvement through Lean principles and innovation.

• Independently execute aerodynamic analysis and design activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotating components across turbo machinery products, applying sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, design practices, procedures, and product requirements.
• Contribute to the development, update, and continuous improvement of 1D, 2D, and 3D aerodynamic analysis methods and design approaches to meet product performance, operability, and reliability requirements.
• Execute design and analysis work across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for NPI, NTI, research, and product support programs, while developing increased autonomy and ownership with minimal oversight.
• Build, assess, and improve aerodynamic analysis models; independently 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 root cause analysis, field issue resolution, and design improvement initiatives related to aerodynamic performance and operability.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, performance, heat transfer, and clearance engineering teams, throughout the design process to deliver integrated, high-quality design solutions.
• Demonstrate innovation in aerodynamic design practices and analysis methodologies, including opportunities to improve productivity, design quality, and technical rigor through digital tools, scripting, and process improvements.
• 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.

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related Engineering/Science discipline from an accredited college or university. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aerodynamic analysis and design for turbo machinery, or comparable.

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.

• Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization in Aerodynamics, Thermal Science, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record
• Demonstrated experience in steady and/or unsteady aerodynamic analysis and design of turbo machinery components.
• Experience with engineering tools such as CFX, ICEM CFD, Fluent, ANSYS, 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…