Job Description Summary

The Mechanics of Materials & Life Methods Engineer will guide the development and validation of material characterization programs from mechanical testing through advanced modeling and verification. The ideal candidate will bridge experimental testing and computational analysis to ensure robust material performance predictions.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute comprehensive mechanical testing programs including tensile fatigue creep fracture toughness and environmental exposure testing
• Manage testing schedules budgets and vendor relationships for internal/external testing facilities
• Process and analyze raw test data and define statistical material models from this test data for use in gas turbine component finite element analyses and failure analyses
• Perform microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures of tested material to enhance prediction capability
• Generate technical reports and presentations communicating test results trends and recommendations to stakeholders
• Create material model input cards for use in finite element analysis tools (ANSYS and GEV in-house lifing tools)
• Perform 1D and 3D verifications to refine material models to achieve target accuracy

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Materials Metallurgical Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• At least 4 years relevant experience

Eligibility Requirements:

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.

Desired Characteristics:

• Masters degree or Ph.D in engineering
• Knowledge of nickel and steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
• Knowledge of mechanical testing such as tensile fatigue and creep
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics
• Experience in test data analysis and material modeling
• Experience with fatigue and life prediction methodologies
• Familiarity with finite element methods
• Familiarity with advanced materials (superalloys additive manufacturing)
• Programming skills (Python MATLAB) for data processing and automation
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks
• Experience and familiarity with common software (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)

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.

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. 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 candidates 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 December 19 2025.

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.