Senior Principal Engineer - Mechanical Systems

$150,900 - $251,500/Yr

GE Vernova

Full-time - Senior

5,001-10,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

As a Senior Principal Engineer of Mechanical Systems at GE Vernova, you will play a pivotal role in driving the technical strategy and development of next-generation products aimed at supporting the energy transition. This position involves collaboration with various teams and external partners to address design and manufacturing challenges, while also shaping research initiatives critical to government needs and GE's product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to develop differentiating mechanical design, structural, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Drive technical leadership and excellence for the resolution of design, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing related challenges across multiple GE Vernova businesses.
• Shape and grow internal and external program pipeline in partnership with GE Vernova businesses and government agencies.
• Develop partnerships with universities, small businesses, and national laboratories to expand capabilities.
• Drive next generation critical design, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing programs.
• Provide technical leadership, consultation, and mentoring in project shaping, project management, and program execution.
• Manage the design and manufacturing research work at GE Vernova Advanced Research.
• Communicate technology strategies to Senior VP and CEO level executives and external stakeholders.
• Define and navigate program risks to achieve business outcomes.
• Build relationships with the US Department of Energy to shape future opportunities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams or large projects.
• Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in design, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing.
• Demonstrated breadth of expertise across multiple technical domains.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading large government research programs and writing successful R&D proposals.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary research teams and reporting to Senior VP and CEO leadership levels.
• Willingness to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor early-career and mid-career talent.
• Capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment.
• Familiarity with multiple GE businesses and ability to leverage cross-business networks.
• Proven ability to manage risk and uncertainty in a dynamic environment.
• Strong technical acumen across a wide range of technology domains.
• Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take innovative ideas from research to product.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and a tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.