Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova Advanced Research is looking for a Lead Engineer - Aerodynamics to help shape the next generation of industrial turbomachinery and energy systems. In this role, you'll drive breakthrough R&D from early concept development through advanced modeling and validation, with a focus on aerodynamic performance, operability, aeroacoustics, and flow path innovation.

At GE Vernova Advanced Research, innovation meets real-world impact. Our teams are accelerating the future of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by tackling some of the world's biggest challenges in decarbonization, renewables, and electrification.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead innovation in aerodynamics and aeromechanics for advanced turbomachinery and energy systems.
• Develop and apply high-fidelity CFD and aeroacoustics simulations using both proprietary and commercial tools.
• Turn bold ideas into reality by evaluating and advancing novel component and system concepts.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams of researchers and external collaborators to mature breakthrough technologies.
• Coach and mentor engineers, helping grow technical talent and strengthen team capability.
• Shape technology strategy by contributing to roadmaps, identifying capability gaps, and building a strong R&D pipeline.
• Write and lead winning proposals for internal and external programs focused on improving component performance and system operability.
• Build partnerships across academia, government, and industry to expand collaboration and accelerate innovation.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of professional R&D experience in industry, a postdoctoral role at a university, or a national lab.
• 3+ years of professional experience applying first-principles fluid mechanics, advanced aerodynamics, and turbomachinery flow physics to optimize high-performance energy systems.
• 3+ years of experience leveraging commercial and proprietary CFD toolsets, including proficiency in high-fidelity Large Eddy Simulation (LES) approaches and the development of advanced computational methods in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• 3+ years of experience investigating, modeling, and providing critical engineering insights into complex physical flow phenomena (such as secondary flows, transition, or turbulence) to influence design and hardware performance.
• 3+ years of demonstrated success in correlating computational simulation results with physical test data to validate design models and improve predictive accuracy for energy systems.

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 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 be a U.S. Person (i.e., a submit their applications for employment on the careers page at to be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to develop and apply computational methods including RANS, URANS, and LES
• Experience (3+ years) in multi-stage compressor and/or turbine aerodynamic design and analysis
• Experience (3+ years) in flutter and forced response, coupled cavity acoustics and aero forcing function modeling
• Experience (3+ years) in multiphase flow analysis for steam, ammonia, or supercritical CO? systems
• Familiarity with phase-boundary behavior, real-fluid effects, and non-ideal fluid systems
• Demonstrated capabilities in integrating aerodynamic, mechanical, and/or rotor dynamic considerations in early-stage designs
• Ability to develop and apply steady and unsteady aerodynamic methods to evaluate performance and operability challenges in turbomachinery and other energy systems.
• Demonstrated capability in the use of AI and scientific machine learning to automate and accelerate design, computational methods, and workflows.
• Demonstrated research impact through publications, patents, and/or technical presentations.
• Ability to collaborate across research and engineering teams to mature technologies for practical applications.
• Experience developing technical ideas with external customers and a track record of converting ideas into high-impact programs that deliver value to customers.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 20, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.