Job Description

Summary
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As Engineer - Aero-Thermal sciences, you will collaboratively execute turbomachinery aero, heat transfer and combustion technology, research & development programs for GE Vernova's businesses. You will interact with personnel at Vernova Advanced Research & GE Vernova to develop and deliver novel Aero-Thermal technologies for the Energy Transition.
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Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge in aeromechanics, aerodynamics, heat transfer, combustion and thermal management to develop innovative aerothermal/mechanical solutions for GE Vernova product portfolio
• Develop ideas and concepts, and mature technologies through various readiness levels (TRL), to improve thermal management for GE Vernova products
• Deliver on technical projects meeting schedules and budgets, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and document results
• Participate in multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills
• Network and collaborate with GE Vernova and Advanced Research team members to identify opportunities for innovation, build plans and execute on technical projects
Required Qualifications

• M.Tech in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics specializing in Mechanical Design/Heat Transfer/Thermal Management/Combustion.
• Demonstrated fundamental knowledge in computational fluid dynamics, aero-thermal sciences, combustion, evidenced by advanced graduate coursework and projects.
• Fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, heat transfer and combustion
• Solid understanding of the numerical techniques and solvers, with a firm footing on the first principles and the underlying physics of the mathematical formulations.
• Sound understanding of Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Power Plant Equipment, including Balance of Plant Equipment

• Demonstrated ability and experience in thermal, combustion and flow Modeling, Simulation & Analysis
• Experience with commercial software (FLUENT, CFX etc.) or ) and software developed at Universities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment


Innovation mindset with a passion for learning

Desired Characteristics

• Design experience in turbomachinery aerodynamics, heat transfer and thermal management, at various levels of fidelity in detailed CFD modeling of turbomachinery components
• Exposure to component and system tests that validate the modeling results
• Experimental knowledge of combustion, aerodynamics, heat transfer

• Advanced computational skills from "start-to-finish" to provide physics-based insights to guide design and innovation
• Research in any one of the following areas: electronics cooling, gas turbine heat transfer, thermal management of generators, thermal & energy systems modeling, combustion
• Ability to do a State-of-the-Art Survey on Combustion Technologies and awareness/engagement with leading research groups globally in the domain of Combustion Technologies.
• Ability to code, write scripts for automation
• Awareness of High Performance Computing Algorithms and supporting hardware.
• Awareness of experiments on combustion, turbine aero and validation of computations models from experimental data
• Awareness of design aspects of compressors, turbines and other accessory process equipment at various levels of fidelity
• Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
• Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models
• Understanding of Energy Transition Space and technologies/solutions to navigate the transition

Additional Information
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Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes