Aeroelastic Simulation Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
You will perform state-of-the art simulations in accordance to Design Practices and IEC guidelines.
You will be responsible for loads execution and tools and methods development as needed. Preparation of certification documentation will be part of the role of the engineer.
The vision of the team is to create robust yet cost-efficient wind turbine product designs by providing best-in-class load assessment validation methods and tools. #LI-ML2
Essential Responsibilities
- Execute mechanical loads analyses controller tunings and trade-offs (loads stability operation and performance) for new products cost out design updates and fleet support as needed.
- Preparation of loads inputs creation of the aeroelastic model execute loads analysis and perform postprocessing is part of the design loop and therefore the responsibilities of the SVO engineer.
- Perform basic operability checks and frequency domain stability checks.
- Update loads envelopes
- Hand off model and controller to MLA team to execute site specific assessments.
- Perform feasibility studies and develop tech charts.
- Deliver best-in-class loads mitigation and performance optimization technologies to lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
- Identify and deliver on ideas for process simplification and tools automation
- Cultivate an atmosphere of team building and learning driving new methods/ideas for loads and performance improvements
- Effectively communicate to external customers & regulators and cross-functionally to sales product line and other GE businesses
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- 1 to 3 years of wind experience
- Experience in aeroelastic loads simulations
- Knowledge of best practices and how SVO team and System Simulations integrates with other technical areas
Desired Characteristics
- Master degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering civil engineering or aerospace engineering
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of aero-elastic simulation platforms: Bladed HAWC2 Simpack SDM
- Experience inwind turbine control technologies operability & validation
- Expert knowledge on wind turbine component design criteria
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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