Technical Leader - Mechanical Design
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Bachelor's, Master's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, power generation design, services, or testing is required.
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is required.
- Strong technical experience in gas turbine or turbomachinery combustion systems is required.
- Leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are required, including the ability to inspire, motivate, and build rapport across a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of mechanical design and evaluation for combustion NTI/NPI projects for gas turbine engines using sound engineering practices and adhering to business standards, procedures, and product or program requirements.
- Lead day-to-day combustion mechanical design activities, providing technical oversight and team guidance to complete deliverables on time, meet quality standards, and comply with requirements across design release, procurement or fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to the team, ensuring design compliance throughout the lifecycle, including design release, procurement or fabrication, assembly, and testing.
- Partner with Aero Operability, Aero Thermal Design, accessories, controls, and systems teams to drive system-level optimization, align stakeholders, and support project execution.
- Develop and execute the combustion mechanical design technology roadmap and related process improvements; evaluate technical options, recommend a path forward, and own implementation.
- Lead and contribute to formal and informal technical reviews, validate design outputs, and engage with Controlled Title Holders as required.
- Improve engineering quality, documentation, and model management; identify gaps between analytical predictions and lab or field data to develop improved tools and design practices; identify opportunities to implement AI-driven solutions that enhance design efficiency and predictive accuracy.
- Mentor team members in design tools, analysis methods, and optimization practices to foster a self-sufficient technical team.
- Work with Aero Operability, Aero Thermal Design, accessories, controls, and systems teams on system-level optimization; develop ideas and solutions through stakeholder engagement and address end-customer issues and challenges.
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive experience with the GE Vernova Power product line and combustion systems, and familiarity with gas power tollgate review processes.
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems and resolve them using sound engineering principles.
- A proven track record in project planning and execution, including managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including facilitating discussions and presenting technical information.
- A self-starting approach, customer-satisfaction mindset, quality orientation, and commitment to mentoring and developing others.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with external and internal technical teams, partners, and customers.
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