Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova Advanced Research, we invent and develop transformational technologies that will enable a new era of available, affordable, and sustainable energy with the pioneering spirit to enable a zero-carbon future. Thermal Management & Systems engineers develop innovative technologies to transport and store thermal energy leading to transformative GE Vernova products. As a Research Engineer in Aerodynamics & Thermosciences, you will contribute to the design, development, and validation of energy/thermal management components and systems, multiphysics analytical and computational modeling of components and systems, and the design and development of additive manufactured thermal components.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge in energy/thermal management systems to develop innovative solutions to control thermal loads in complex power and electrification systems which could include gas power, power conversion, wind, and nuclear systems.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of GE Vernova product engineers, R&D team members, and external partners to invent and mature the next generation of energy/thermal management technology.
• Utilize your experience in modeling, simulation, and/or experimentation to characterize and/or validate novel energy/thermal management components and systems
• Contribute to the development and writing of internal and external proposals
• Establish and grow an external network of collaborators in academia, government, and industry.
• Patent your inventions and develop a record of publication via conferences and peer reviewed journals.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems or related discipline, or master’s degree in mechanical, Energy, Energy Systems, or related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
• Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics and heat transfer applied to thermal management problems
• Experience in thermal/energy management systems and/or component development
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with senior leaders and customers with clarity and confidence
• Due to the nature of the work, this role requires U.S. citizenship
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at www.careers.gevernova.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics

• 3+ years of work experience in an industrial or laboratory setting with demonstrated capabilities in development and evaluation of thermal management technologies

• Experience leading and/or contributing to projects funded by government agencies such as Department of Energy, Department of Defense etc.

• In-depth knowledge of component and system thermal modeling and/or multiphysics system modeling

• Experience developing analytical component and system models using tools such as EES, Matlab, Python, etc.

• Familiarity with the application of computational fluid mechanics and thermal analysis tools such as Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, CFX, etc.

• Experience in modeling electric machines to estimate thermal loads, and develop innovative thermal solutions for the same.

• Experience in developing thermal and/or system test rigs with in-depth knowledge of instrumentation methods, leading and conducting evaluation of component/system tests, data acquisition, and inferencing and reporting of test data 

• Knowledge of model verification and validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification.

• Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. ​

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 January 28, 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.