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GE Vernova

Combustion LES CFD Engineer

GE Vernova, Greenville, SC


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 combustion CFD simulations with LES to model aerothermal performance parameters of the combustion system. You will collaborate with design engineers in supporting engine programs while ensuring that the hardware configuration meets all operability, emissions, and durability requirements.

Job Description

What you'll do
  • Use simulation to conduct combustion CFD analysis to predict combustor performance parameters.
  • Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and CFD 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 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.


What you'll bring
  • Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
  • Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application
  • CFD and combustion modeling experience
  • Expertise in modeling reacting flows with LES


What will make you stand out
  • You hold a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or closely related engineering discipline
  • You have a passion for gas turbine combustion
  • You have experience leveraging LES with commercial codes such as Ansys Fluent or Cadence CharLES.
  • You are someone who brings innovative mindset, is a team player, and has excellent presentation and communication skills.


The base pay range for this position is 98,400.00 - 164,000.00 USD Annual . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% bonus.

This posting is expected to close on 9/09/2024

Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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