Job Description SummaryThe Aeroelastics team within GE Vernova Wind is responsible for the design and development of products, solutions, and systems, including activities linked to technical improvement of existing products by ensuring design robustness for system stability and dynamics. The Lead Engineer in this role will emphasize aeroelastic turbine behavior, including nonoperational conditions at the Wind Turbine System level. The engineer in this role reports directly to the Aeroelastics Leader for Wind Engineering

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead and execute the strategy for aeroelastics to enable robust design of wind turbinesLead the organization to develop aeroelastic simulations and field evaluation methods in support of product design and fleet supportLead strategy for fleet monitoring and mitigation, particularly with respect to nonoperational wind turbine conditionsExecute simulations including FSI, FEA, CFD, MBS to understand and solve engineering challengesParticipate in validation & verification efforts to advance simulation methodologies and/or to demonstrate new technologies. Interface with validation team to ensure high quality data acquisition.Develop and execute product design, validation, technology and tools, and resolve fleet and manufacturing issues in support of all engineering segments and subsystemsExecuting and advancing wind turbine system simulation models, methods, and tools for the purposes of system design and analysis of aerodynamics, stability, system dynamics, and vibrationsProvide technical expertise in multi-body simulation analysis or other high-fidelity tools used in aerodynamics, stability, system dynamics, and vibrationsEnsure timely resolution of quality and performance issuesWork cross-functionally with teams across the business to solve problems, design new products and new technologies in support of business targetsCollaborate with other System Simulation teams in active council, sharing lessons learned, processes, and proceduresAssist with establishing timelines, deliverables, and roadmaps within our teamDrive first-pass yield and cycle-time improvements for the application of this technical discipline to the product development processLead and mentor engineers within the teamEngage with external partners including universities, governmental agencies, and researchers to further the state the art

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related fieldMinimum of 5 years of engineering experienceAbility and willingness to travel up to 10% of time

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated expertise in aeroelastics, especially with large, slender, rotating systems (e.g., rotor craft, wind turbines).Deep technical expertise in CFD and/or FEA or other relevant aeroelastic analysis toolsWorking knowledge with geometry creation and modificationProgramming experience (Python, C, C++, etc)Advanced degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or universityMinimum of 2 years experience in wind turbine systems engineering, wind turbine system simulation and modeling, or in system stability and dynamicsExperience with system-level stability or dynamics analysisExperience with multi-body simulation codes (ADAMS, Simpack, etc.)Experience with the development and validation of system simulation modelsExperience with wind turbine loads analysis and wind turbine systems designKnowledge of wind turbine operation, control technologies, operability, or validationStrong wind turbine expertise in Systems Engineering or System Simulation disciplinesStrong technical experience in new product design, technology development, root cause analysis, method/tool development, etc.Demonstrated systems thinker: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize resultsProven ability to drive process improvement, implement standard work, and utilize Lean operating principlesAbility to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environmentProgramming experience (Python, C, C++, etc)

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: Yes