Technical Leader - Combustion Fleet/ NPI
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 16
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
GE Vernova's combustion engineering organization develops and supports gas turbine combustion systems across new product introduction (NPI) and fleet programs, covering aero-thermal design, operability, emissions, acoustics, and lab/field testing. The Technical Leader owns complete combustion system projects, sets technical execution plans, and provides work direction to cross-functional teams. The role also drives fleet issue resolution and root cause analysis, and integrates AI-driven solutions to improve design efficiency and predictive accuracy.
What you will do
- Lead and execute Combustion system projects as well as fleet issue resolution for various gas turbine engine, using sound engineering principles and adhering to the business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
- Provide leadership in driving combustion system development in alignment with business strategy.
- Drive systems thinking in the team, look for system level solutions.
- Owns and solves business challenging programs, RCAs and supplier/manufacturing issue working independently/with team.
- Work closely with mechanical design, accessories, controls and system teams for system level optimization.
- Sells ideas/solutions to stake holders and solves end customers issues/challenges.
- Drive product design ownership and accountability to achieve goals.
- Collaborate effectively with cross functional team to create/implement inventions for combustion system improvements.
- Proactively identifies, supports and promotes continuous improvement of quality process.
- Identify the gaps in analytical vs. lab/field data and develop/enable the tools and design practices.
- Integrate and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance design efficiency and predictive accuracy
- Collaborate with controlled title holders and ensure review rigor and attention to detail.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team in tools, analysis process, design optimization and Develop self-sufficient team to lead systems/component design.
- Drive documentation & model management culture with team members.
- As an organizational citizen help build a safe, inspirational, and inclusive workplace.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Master’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical /Aerospace Engineering
- At least 10+ year of experience in the field of gas turbine Combustion Design - Aero Thermal, operability, Mechanical.
Preferred qualifications
- Extensive experience with GE Power product line and its combustion system.
- Strong understanding of combustion, emissions, acoustics and gas turbine technology.
- Extensive experience in field commissioning and troubleshooting of combustion operability as well as executing combustion lab test.
- Willingness to travel at short notice.
- Solid track record on project planning & project management.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; effective at both facilitating discussions and presenting technical information.
- A self-starter with a strong customer-satisfaction mindset, a high orientation toward quality, and a commitment to mentoring and growing others.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience with digital analytics techniques to enhance combustion operability window.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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