Job Description

Summary
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As a Senior Engineer - Aerodynamics, you will provide technical leadership of technology programs in development and research of advanced aero systems for gas turbines, steam turbines, wind turbines and process equipment catering to business needs of GE Vernova. You will interact with technologists and engineers to lead technology programs, develop and deliver novel solutions for complex, multi-disciplinary problems.
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Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge in aerodynamics to develop innovative aerothermal-mechanical solutions for GE Vernova products, especially gas turbines, steam turbines and wind turbine systems
• Technical leadership of a team on multi-generation technology programs to enable future design advancements, while independently executing tasks leveraging your technical skills.
• Tasks include, but not limited to:
• Technical program leadership and project management to deliver and deploy technology solutions to address challenging needs of the business
• Advanced modeling and simulation, including high-fidelity analyses
• Develop ideas and concepts to improve aero-mechanical performance and operability of aircraft engine, gas turbine, and wind turbines.
• Develop and implement hardware for testing and validation, where applicable
+ Network and collaborate with both GE Vernova product engineers and with GE Vernova Advanced Research team members to build plans and execute on technical projects
+ Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost, implement plans with minimal guidance to meet technical requirements and assure proper documentation of the same
+ Own significant technologies of the overall aerodynamics roadmap and ensure rapid development and deployment in GE Vernova Products
• Relentlessly drive innovation, connecting ideas across multiple technology domains. Influence research directions based on unmet industry needs. Lead Session-T discussions. Publish White Papers and Position Papers as needed. Own significant technologies of the overall aerodynamics roadmap and ensure rapid development/maturation across TRLs and eventual deployment in GE Vernova Products. Influence and convince decision-makers to consider and adopt ideas emanating from the team.

• Provide leadership, technology guidance and mentors others throughout their domain to maximize team impact. Guide technical strategy and decision-making at the Vernova Advanced Research Organization level and be accountable for the outcomes. Share knowledge with the broader team. Work horizontally to efficiently resolve problems. Participate in defining skills and competencies required for team members in the overall Aero domain.
• Conversant with trends in aerodynamics in Industry and Academia.
• Be aware of current and emerging trends in digital technologies. Proactively combine physical and digital techniques to drastically improve delivery (speed, cost, scope or efficiency) of their solutions

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics or related field with at least 8 years of post-doctoral experience, or Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics with at least 15 years of research industry experience
• Fundamental knowledge in turbomachinery aerodynamics and wind turbine aerodynamics
• Experience in using commercial CFD software (ANSYS CFX, FLUENT)
• Solid understanding of numerical methods and techniques commonly used in CFD.
• Deep understanding of unsteady flow and the physics for fluid-structure interactions, flow induced vibrations and flow stability.
• Experience in unsteady CFD - URANS and LES modelling and applications
• Experience in detailed modeling of turbomachinery/wind turbine systems, components, and sub-components
• Hands-on experience in designing compressors and/or turbines, at various levels of fidelity
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new, unfamiliar technology areas and to abstract system level concepts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Conversant with trends in aerodynamics in Industry and Academia.
• Demonstrated ability to do Systems Thinking
+ Strong innovation mindset with clear demonstration of creativity and problem solving

Desired Characteristics

• Exposure to prototype/ engine Tests, experience with data mining/processing and building models
• Experience in performing design trade-off studies and design optimization
• Experience of working on multi-phase flow phenomena
• Conversant with high performance computing systems and GPU algorithms
• Active participation in professional societies

Additional Information
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Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes