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Lead Engineer Hot Gas Path, Aeroderivatives

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Greenville, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89300 - 148700
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Lead Turbine Static Hot Gas Path Engineer will be part of the F/Annular/Aeroderivatives Hot Gas Path team and will be responsible for technical execution of Aeroderivatives hot gas path initiatives. This includes industrialization life evaluation and extensions as well as component redesigns for improvements. The Static Hot Gas Path engineer will be responsible for successful characterization of current static hardware providing long term support and will drive towards achieving goals of the Aeroderivatives business. This will require deep involvement with Cross Functional Engineering teams and Global Supply Chain teams; supporting and qualifying hardware for new factory introductions; supporting and performing RCA & CAPA activities with partners in Aeroderivatives Services and Systems; working hand in hand with the Repair Center of Excellence the Global Supply Chain and Product Management. These responsibilities will require both analytical and hands-on contributions.

The Lead Turbine Static Hot Gas Path Engineer also ensures that hardware will meet Product and Design Practice CTQs by working closely with the Controlled Title Holders Heat Transfer Manufacturing and Sourcing Teams on component and sub-system optimizations focusing on: Design for Cost (Product & Total Lifecycle) Design for Variation and Design for Manufacturability using Lean methods.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Act as component owner for Aeroderivative hot gas path static components implementing sound technical decisions across the entire part life span from manufacturing to field learnings and redesigns
  • Drive reverse engineering and characterization efforts definition creation and release and qualification of Aeroderivative components across cross functional teams
  • Execute the design or evaluation of assigned hardware using sound engineering practices and adhering to business standards practices procedures and product / program requirements.
  • Communicate technical issues within Turbine Module team and as well as with interfacing organizations such as Clearances Aerodynamics Heat Transfer Manufacturing Sourcing Suppliers Materials Engineering Systems Engineering and Customer Service Engineering
  • Participate and present in formal and informal technical reviews for all design tasks and output with Controlled Title Holders following the documented NPI and RCA Processes
  • Provide guidance and technical direction to a team of engineering professionals (both domestic and global).
  • Promote professional growth through coaching and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering / Science field)
  • Minimum of 4 years Engineering Experience

Desired Characteristics

  • Prior experience designing analyzing and/or manufacturing turbine static hardware with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple efforts in parallel
  • Prior component ownership or strong appetite to be a component owner
  • Basic understanding of Engineering principles and the ability to implement them
  • Customer satisfaction mindset with strong quality orientation
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal facilitative and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams
  • Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

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

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: Yes

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 June 03 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.

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