Electric Machines Systems Leader

Posted:
4/17/2026, 6:42:12 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ City of Schenectady, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$113k–$189k/yr

Job Description Summary

Member of specialized team supporting numerous collaborative projects with internal and external customers & government agencies to advance the future of flight with electrification. This is a small team within GES supporting Aerospace and ARC projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate is expected to drive design, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for electrification of flight programs, often under the challenge of short machine prototyping schedules and milestones. This includes bridging and adapting technical ideas from the research & design to hands-on employee directed actions/tasks in prototype building and testing the components and systems to meet the expected flight quality standards.
  • The major thrust of this position is the application, coordination, and directing of mechanical design and analysis of electric machine components and assemblies to drive the strategy and quality required to successfully manufacture and test. This includes the application and review of engineering disciplines, manufacturing development, supplier qualification and business partner requirements, ensuring the design intent from conceptual definition to finished product is achieved.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

  • Minimum 10 years work exposure to power generation equipment and electric machine design

  • 8 years in aerospace hardware, tooling, component prototyping and development of quality and manufacturing standards

  • Deep understanding with design and application for 3D additive manufacturing

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to function within a fast-paced prototyping/R&D Environment

  • Experience with manufacturing processes and quality assurance practices

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to document, plan, and execute technical solutions

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 17, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova

Website: https://www.gevernova.com/

Headquarter Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2021

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Grant

Industries: Energy ⋅ Energy Efficiency ⋅ Sustainability

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas