Mission Leader - Power Electronics and Energy Systems
Ge Vernova
Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
Lead R&D of power electronics, manage teams, budgets, and partnerships.
6 days ago ago
$152,400 - $254,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Niskayuna, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
Description
budget management
business development
partner collaboration
innovation tracking
tech development
team management
Develop and manage large budgets to support project activities
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth and innovation
Collaborate with government agencies, national labs, and industry partners to advance the state-of-the-art in power electronics and electrical engineering
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in power electronics and electrical engineering, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in our products and services
Lead the development and deployment of advanced power electronics and energy systems, including the design, testing, and validation of new technologies
Manage and mentor teams of engineers and researchers to achieve project goals and objectives
Requirements
power electronics
ph.d.
leadership
agile
wide bandgap
business development
Knowledge of industry trends and developments in power electronics and electrical engineering, including experience with emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to motivate and direct teams of engineers and researchers to achieve project goals and objectives
Experience with project management tools and techniques, including experience with agile development methodologies
Experience working with government agencies, national labs, and industry partners to advance the state-of-the-art in power electronics and electrical engineering
At least 10 years of experience in power electronics and electrical engineering, including experience in research and development, team leadership, and collaboration with government agencies, national labs, and industry partners
Experience managing large budgets and leading teams of engineers and researchers
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with government agencies, national labs, and industry partners
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Strong knowledge of power electronics and electrical engineering, including experience with advanced technologies such as wide bandgap devices and high-power converters
Strong business development and partnership-building skills, with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
employment contingent upon successful drug screening (as applicable).
Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
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.
Culture + Values
Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.