Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures and Durability

GE Vernova

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 22, 2026

$114k - $174k· Est.

Power Generation

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Job Description

A Senior Engineer in the Structures and Durability Laboratory, GE Vernova Advanced Research Center, will work on the design, development and lifing of advanced mechanical components and/or systems for a broad range of current and future GE products.

Key Responsibilities

A highly experienced Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design, development, and optimization of our next-generation mechanical systems. The successful candidate will drive designs from early-stage conceptualization through to production.
Design & Development: Lead the mechanical design and prototyping of systems including high-temperature heat exchangers, insulation systems, and gas handling components for applications such as direct air capture, SOFC, etc.
Performance Optimization: Utilize FEA and structural analysis to improve volumetric power density and thermal management efficiency.
Cost Management: Execute aggressive cost-reduction roadmaps (target: 40–50% reduction) through innovative material selection, vendor collaboration, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) processes.
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, oversee CAD data management, and ensure the integrity of engineering drawings and specifications.
Partner with software, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust HW/SW integration, functional safety (HAZOPs), and adherence to industry certification standards.
Manage program scoping, vendor relationships, and technical project schedules to meet commercial delivery milestones.

Requirements

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution.
15+ years of experience in fuel cell R&D and product development, specifically within the SOFC or high-temperature electrochemical space.
10+ years of experience in mechanical design, leveraging expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks/Autodesk Inventor.
10+ years of experience applying advanced structural and thermal FEA (Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation, or Algor) to optimize designs.
10+ years of experience utilizing in-depth knowledge of high-temperature materials (Inconel, advanced insulation, stainless steels) to enhance component durability.
5+ years of experience implementing GD&T and designing for high-volume manufacturing (stamping, molding, etc.).