Technology Manager Aerothermal

Overview

Lead Aerothermal research team, creating and deploying advanced aero‑thermal solutions for GE Vernova products.

Key Responsibilities

• technical strategy
• roadmap planning
• resource planning
• team leadership
• research portfolio
• safety excellence

Tasks

-Work closely with Chief Engineers and Chief Scientists, Senior Principal Engineers and Senior Principal Scientists & Principal Engineers and Principal Scientists to develop technical strategy for the Aerothermal organization and to enable the team to grow and excel technically -Responsibilities include driving technical and organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) and enabling project execution. -Drive the GE Vernova strategy for safety, quality and productivity in early stage programs, research and products and services. -Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive. -Resource planning for the team to meet both organizational needs and Researcher development goals. -Recruit and retain top talent. Provide mentoring, coaching, career growth opportunities and focused operational development (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) for team members. -Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GE Vernova businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps and plans. -Create an open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to the Technology Manager/People Leader community at the site. -Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Vernova and external community in areas of need for the organization. -Represent and promote GE Vernova’s research in the community. -Work closely with the Technology Director and Mission Leaders, collaboratively across the GE Vernova business and technology teams, and with key external partners to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the Aerothermal team. -Lead early-stage technology development in aerothermal analysis, design, and optimization with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction. -Lead a world-class team of Technologists with a focus on developing and integrating aerothermal attributes into product design and development. -Build a robust portfolio of Research programs to drive the Aerothermal strategy across the GE Vernova businesses (Power, Wind, and Electrification).

Requirements

• ph.d
• aerodynamics
• thermal engineering
• leadership
• proposal writing
• analytical

What You Bring

-Proven track record of promoting safety practices -Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment -Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change -Experience working with and interacting with global teams and cross-functional teams across different domains and geographical locations in a matrixed environment. -Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and industry trends; simplify strategy into specific actions, make decisions and communicate priorities -Demonstrated origination, design, productization and deployment of technology solutions into a production environment. -Proven ability to continuously improve the culture of the organization -Demonstrated track record in the transition of research and development technology into an industrial product environment. -Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. Onsite presence is essential to support hands-on collaboration, project success and direct reports. -Industrial experience in the field of aerothermal application. -Demonstrated impact, leadership capability and ability to lead, build and energize cross-functional teams in a high impact technology -Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are “U.S. persons” as defined by law. -Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and grow people in an organization -Strong analytical skills -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Ph.D Degree with at least 6 years of experience or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience in aerodynamics, thermal engineering, or fluid dynamics or related technical discipline -Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines -Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team -Experience executing on and leading technical work in Aerodynamcs or a closely related area -Proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, DOD, DARPA, etc.

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About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; legal u.s. work authorization required.

Security Clearance

-offer contingent on successful drug screen (if applicable). -access to export‑controlled information requires u.s. government authorization.