Aeroderivative System Leader

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is shaping the future of energy - driving the energy transition with industry-leading power generation products and technologies. Gas Power Engineering is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Systems Integration Leader to lead the development, integration, and servicing of complex aeroderivative gas turbine components and systems across the product lifecycle. This role is central to ensuring that all subsystems - including aero-mechanical, thermal, combustion, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and software-work cohesively to meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements.
As the Systems Leader, you will serve as the technical orchestrator and provide system-level direction for the aeroderivative product repair, industrialization, and NPIs, working cross-functionally across engineering disciplines, project management, manufacturing, and service operations. You will play a key role in developing the roadmap to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that deliver power and energy resilience to global customers.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a global, fast-paced environment, directly impacting the success of GE Vernova's aeroderivative portfolio.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end systems integration strategy and roadmap development focusing on new GE Vernova scope for aeroderivative product engineering, coordinating cross-functionally with product line, manufacturing, sourcing, and services to position GE Vernova to flexibly manage customer needs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve system-level requirements, priorities, integration risks, compliance risks, and technical issues using Lean methodologies.
• Establish and manage execution of a project pipeline addressing top priorities and risks across the product development lifecycle, from concept to commissioning through industrialization to services.
• Deliver aeroderivative product end results that advance internal GE Vernova capability and drive margin accretion and profitability.
• Own system architecture models, factory drawings, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration verification/validation plans.
• Champion digital integration tools and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to improve design accuracy and reduce integration risk.
• Own the engineering scope of certification and regulatory compliance activities related to system integration (e.g., emissions, safety, grid codes).

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably within gas turbines, aerospace, power generation, or rotating machinery.
• Proven experience leading integration of multi-disciplinary systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and operability.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine subsystems and systems engineering tools & methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage technical risk, and deliver results in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience with aeroderivative gas turbines (e.g., LM2500, LM6000, LM9000).
• Familiarity with digital twin, predictive analytics, or industrial IoT applications in power generation.
• Strong customer focus with experience supporting troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable energy solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to evolving technical and business priorities.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.