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GE Vernova · 3 months ago

Senior Engineer, Aeroderivative Performance & Operability - Field Test Owner

Greenville

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a company focused on aeroderivative performance and operability engineering. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to lead field testing and model development, ensuring high-quality data collection and mentoring junior engineers in the process.

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Responsibilities

Establish Rigorous Testing Standards & Protocols: Develop comprehensive procedures, calculation tools, and pretest readiness protocols that ensure data quality suitable for advanced cycle model validation. This includes instrument checkouts, sensor calibration verification, conditioning runs, and defining the critical data collection parameters needed for data reduction and model matching

Lead Technical Test Preparation & Execution: Drive quality improvements into the test procedure, instrumentation plans, and pretest readiness process in commissioning to ensure data quality improves for cycle models, unit variation decreases, and execution quality is high. Serve as lead for field testing, performing real-time data quality assessment and troubleshooting performance issues using both field diagnostics and cycle model analysis

Drive Data Quality for Cycle Model Development: Work with the cycle modeling team to ensure field data packages support NPSS steady-state and transient model validation. Execute data reduction and preliminary model matching in the field, applying gas turbine thermodynamic principles to interpret performance deviations and guide data collection strategies

Mentor and Develop Team Capabilities: Take primary responsibility for developing junior engineers in both field procedures and underlying physics, teaching the connection between rigorous field data collection and accurate cycle modeling

Coordinate & Improve: Serve as technical point of contact for third-party vendors, analyze past test results to identify improvements, and drive consistency in data collection and validation across all field operations

Qualification

Aeroderivative gas turbine expertisePerformance test codes expertiseData acquisition systemsTechnical procedure writingData analysis tools proficiencyAnalytical skillsMentorship experienceCommunication skills

Required

This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Performance Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience)

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Relocation to work in a hybrid model in Greenville, SC

Preferred

Deep understanding of Aeroderivative gas turbine performance principles, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation

Expertise in industry-standard performance test codes (e.g., ASME PTC 22, PTC 46)

A proven track record of writing technical procedures and developing engineering calculation tools from scratch

Demonstrated experience in a formal or informal mentorship role, with a passion for teaching others

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical issues

Strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools (NPSS, Python, etc.)

Benefits

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.