Technical Leader - Combustion Fleet/NPI
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Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In PersonWillingness to travel at short notice.
Aerospace EngineeringPropulsion
About the job
Requirements
- A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in gas turbine combustion design, including aero-thermal, operability, or mechanical work is required.
- Extensive experience with the GE Power product line and its combustion system is desired.
- Strong understanding of combustion, emissions, acoustics, and gas turbine technology is desired.
- Extensive experience in field commissioning and troubleshooting combustion operability, as well as executing combustion lab tests, is desired.
- Willingness to travel at short notice is desired.
- A solid track record in project planning and project management is desired.
- Experience using digital analytics techniques to enhance the combustion operability window is desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple combustion new product introduction and fleet projects, taking ownership of the combustion system, deliverable quality, and schedule.
- Develop strategic technical execution plans and provide technical work direction to cross-functional teams.
- Lead projects with broad design scope, interpret test data and analysis results in depth, and prepare clear conclusions and recommendations for design and root cause analysis reviews.
- Lead and execute combustion system projects and fleet issue resolution for gas turbine engines using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product and program requirements.
- Provide leadership in driving combustion system development in alignment with business strategy.
- Promote systems thinking and identify system-level solutions within the team.
- Independently or collaboratively own and solve challenging business programs, root cause analyses, and supplier or manufacturing issues.
- Work closely with mechanical design, accessories, controls, and system teams on system-level optimization; present and advocate for solutions to stakeholders; and resolve end-customer issues and challenges.
- Drive product design ownership and accountability to achieve goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement inventions that improve combustion systems.
- Identify gaps between analytical results and laboratory or field data, and develop or enable tools and design practices to support continuous improvement of quality processes.
- Integrate and implement artificial intelligence-driven solutions to improve design efficiency and predictive accuracy.
- Collaborate with controlled title holders and ensure review rigor and attention to detail.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship on tools, analysis processes, and design optimization, and develop a self-sufficient team capable of leading system and component design.
- Promote documentation and model management practices among team members.
- Help build a safe, inspirational, and inclusive workplace.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including facilitating discussions and presenting technical information.
- A self-starting approach, customer-satisfaction mindset, high orientation toward quality, and commitment to mentoring and developing others.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus