Engineer - Materials Behavior & Informatics

Job Description Summary

The Materials Behavior & Informatics Engineer will develop computational representations of critical material behaviors for use in optimization frameworks. They will use existing data, field experience, and test results to further gas turbine materials technology.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Materials modeling of thermodynamic processing of metal alloy production methods
• Materials modeling of materials behaviors via finite element methods
• Define mechanical test scope to supplement existing data sets
• Interpret mechanical test results, and define statistical model to represent the material behavior for use in gas turbine component finite element mechanical analysis
• Microscopic evaluation of metallurgical structures of tested material to enhance prediction capability
• Application of Python based machine learning tasks: regressions, optimizations, visualizations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years relevant experience, or Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Engineering Materials, Metallurgical, Mechanical, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Ability to access and handle US Export Controlled information

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of nickel or steel alloys and their strengthening / deformation mechanisms
• Familiarity with modeling of mechanical and physical properties of these materials
• Familiarity with mechanical testing such as tensile, fatigue, and creep
• Familiarity with finite element methods
• Knowledge of computational materials science, and tools such as Calphad, Crystal Plasticity, Density Functional Theory
• Knowledge of high throughput test methods
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques using Python and Multi-objective optimization
• Knowledge of statistical characterization methods such as Gaussian and Bayesian distributions
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at working independently on complex tasks and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and support tasks
• Experience and familiarity with common software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

The salary range for this position is 79,400.00 - 99,200.00 USD Annual The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive performance bonus of 5%. Available Health and Welfare benefits include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

79,400.00 - 99,200.00 - 119,000.00 USD

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

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC

Job ID: GE_Vernova-85145902

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-11T18:30:49