Lead Engineer Combustion Thermoacoustics (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder's mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

As a member of the of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be an active contributor to the advanced modeling, CFD simulation and methods development activities. You will perform high-end thermoacoustics simulations to assess the stability of the combustion system and propose mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with design engineers in supporting engine programs while ensuring that the hardware configuration meets all operability, emissions, and durability requirements.

• Use simulation and test data processing to conduct combustion dynamics analysis and assess system stability
• Develop mitigation strategies using thermoacoustics tools
• Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations
• Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
• Develop methods, best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
• Support and comply with GE Vernova's ordered high-level priorities: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Several years of engineering experience in a practical application
• Expertise in solving dynamical systems using CFD, Finite Element codes and/or network models
• Thermoacoustics modeling and signal processing experience

• You hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• You are passionate about thermoacoustics modelling
• You have experience running and analyzing combustion tests
• You are someone who brings innovative mindset, is a team player, and has excellent presentation and communication skills.