Job Description Summary

The Mechanics of Materials Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer develops and validates material models that enable accurate physics-based predictions of component performance in demanding gas turbine environments.

You will bridge experimental materials testing and computational mechanics to continuously improve life prediction methodologies. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering materials science and computational simulationtranslating test data into actionable FEA inputs and validating models against real-world component behavior.

Working with ANSYS and in-house lifting tools youll create material input cards and perform verification studies that directly impact the safety reliability and efficiency of gas turbine hardware operating under extreme temperatures stresses and cyclic loading conditions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Material Model Development & Validation (Primary Focus)

• Create and refine material model input decks for ANSYS and GE Vernova proprietary lifing tools supporting mechanical properties including Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) Creep Stress-Strain Physical Properties and Fatigue Crack Growth Rate (FCGR)
• Perform 1D and 3D finite element verification studies to validate material models against test data and achieve target prediction accuracy
• Develop post-processing material models that utilize FEA stress/temperature outputs to predict component life and failure modes

Mechanical Testing Integration

• Partner with internal test labs and external vendors to define mechanical testing programs (tensile fatigue creep fracture mechanics testing of metallic alloys)
• Analyze test data to extract material properties identify trends and establish statistical models for use in design and life prediction
• Leverage existing databases and new test data to refine life models

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Design Engineers to ensure material models meet analysis needs and support design validation
• Provide material modeling expertise to support failure investigations lifing assessments and component repairs
• Generate technical reports presentations and documentation communicating model assumptions validation results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams
• Manage vendor relationships and testing schedules to meet project milestones

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) Materials Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in structural finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS
• Strong foundation in mechanics of materials including stress-strain behavior fatigue and creep of metal alloys
• Proven ability to work with mechanical test data (tensile fatigue creep) and translate findings into engineering models
• Strong technical communication skills (written reports presentations cross-functional collaboration)

Note: This role focuses exclusively on metallic materials (such as steels and nickel-base superalloys); experience with non-metallic materials (polymers CMCs) is not required.

Desired Characteristics

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Materials Science or related field
• Knowledge of nickel-base superalloys and steel alloys used in turbomachinery including strengthening mechanisms and deformation behavior at elevated temperatures
• Demonstrated experience developing material models from test data or performing FEA model verification/validation
• Experience with fatigue and life prediction methodologies (S-N curves crack growth models damage accumulation)
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics principles and their application to structural integrity assessment
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes and their impact on material properties
• Programming/scripting experience (Python) for data processing automation and post-processing
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects prioritize competing demands and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and effective working independently on complex technical problems with minimal supervision
• Experience managing vendor relationships and external testing programs

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 April 07 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.

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.