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GE Vernova Senior Principal Engineer - Mechanical Systems in Niskayuna, New York
Job Description Summary
As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
As a Senior Principal Engineer of Mechanical Systems, you will work across Vernova Advanced Research and with GE Vernova business engineering and product teams to define and execute technical strategy and new internal and external programs to support business applications across GE Vernova.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
You will work closely with business and technology partners to define and develop GE Vernova’s next generation of products including and not limited to many of the following critical strategic elements
Provide technical leadership to develop differentiating mechanical design, structural, and advanced manufacturing technologies to drive the energy transition
Drive technical leadership and excellence for the resolution of design, mechanics and advanced manufacturing related challenges as needed across multiple GE Vernova businesses.
Shape and grow internal and external program pipeline in partnership with GE Vernova businesses and government agencies such as the US Department of Energy and ARPA-e.
Develop partnerships with universities, small businesses and national laboratories to expand the current set of capabilities.
Drive next generation critical design, mechanics and advanced manufacturing programs and work across GE Vernova Advanced Research to build and manage required skillsets.
Provide technical leadership, consultation and mentoring in the areas of project shaping, project management, and program execution.
You will take a leadership role in managing the design and manufacturing research work at GE Vernova Advanced Research by developing relationships with government agencies and external partners to influence and shape research that is critical to both government needs and GE product roadmaps, including and not limited to the following areas -
Wind blade design, manufacturing and inspection
Electric machines, high speed turbomachinery
Advanced manufacturing including metal additive, casting, DED, welding
Direct Air Capture systems
You will help develop the strategy needed to drive buy-in for next generation nuclear based on business need, and then lead & guide multidisciplinary teams to implement them within the organization.
Communicate technology strategies to Senior VP and CEO level executives across GE Vernova as well as to C-suite level stakeholders at external businesses, government agencies, and universities.
Define & navigate program risks to achieve business outcomes
Raise the importance & visibility of system-level thinking.
Build relationships within the highest of levels at the US Department of Energy to shape future opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams or large projects
Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in the areas of design, mechanics and advanced manufacturing
Demonstrated breadth of expertise across multiple technical domains and ability to ideate and strategize at a system level across GE Vernova businesses.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences
Experience leading large government research programs and writing successful R&D proposals
Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary research teams and reporting out to Senior VP and CEO leadership levels
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics:
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multimillion-dollar programs
Demonstrated ability to mentor early-career and mid-career talent
Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined
Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment
Familiarity with multiple GE businesses and proven ability to leverage cross-business networks to achieve outcomes
Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority-setting environment
Strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains
Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary-less/solution-focused approach
Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from research to a product
Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations
The base pay range for this position is $150,900 - $251,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 11/25/2024.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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