Funding & Strategic Research Engineer

About the Role

The Funding & Strategic Research Engineer is a central figure in driving innovation through public funding and global research collaborations. Reporting to senior leadership, the role coordinates and executes multi‑year funded projects, aligning them with Baker Hughes’ innovation roadmap. The engineer also serves as a Service Product Manager, representing the company in high‑level institutional forums. Key duties include leading the preparation and submission of competitive funding proposals, managing a portfolio of funded projects, and ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. The role oversees cost eligibility, audit documentation, KPI monitoring, and regular progress reporting while facilitating communication across research teams, business units, funding bodies, and academic partners. Strategic analysis of data supports decisions on research networks and joint technology development. • Lead and coordinate multi‑year funded research projects aligned with strategic goals • Prepare and submit competitive funding proposals, including technical content, timelines, and cost estimates • Manage a portfolio of funded projects, ensuring milestones, compliance, and high‑quality reporting • Oversee cost eligibility verification, audit documentation, and contractual obligations • Monitor project performance through KPIs and deliver regular progress updates • Facilitate communication between internal research teams, business units, and external partners • Conduct data analysis to inform strategic decisions on research networks and collaborations • Represent Baker Hughes at conferences, high‑level meetings, and public speaking engagements • Mentor junior team members and build internal capabilities in project acquisition and management • Provide strategic input to executive leadership on funding opportunities and innovation positioning

Key Responsibilities

• ▸funding proposals
• ▸project management
• ▸cost compliance
• ▸kpi monitoring
• ▸data analysis
• ▸stakeholder communication

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field and bring 10‑15 years of energy‑sector experience, with at least eight years leading complex, multi‑stakeholder funded research programs. A proven track record of securing public funding such as Horizon Europe or US DOE, strong stakeholder‑engagement skills, and deep knowledge of funding regulations are essential. Desired attributes include a PhD, experience with government agencies, IPMA or equivalent project‑management certification, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. • Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field • 10‑15 years of experience in the energy sector (oil & gas, power generation, utilities) • 8+ years leading complex, multi‑stakeholder funded research programs internationally • Proven success securing public funding (e.g., Horizon Europe, US DOE, national innovation programs) • Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess funding opportunities • Knowledge of public funding regulations, policies, and procedures • Desired: PhD, experience in government agencies, IPMA or equivalent project‑management certification

Requirements

• ▸master's
• ▸10‑15 yrs
• ▸research lead
• ▸funding success
• ▸ipma
• ▸phd

Benefits

Baker Hughes offers flexible working patterns, including flexible hours, to help employees work when they are most productive. The company fosters an inclusive culture where authentic selves are valued, and invests heavily in the health, well‑being, and development of its workforce. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive private medical care, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, and a range of voluntary benefits. Employees also enjoy work‑life balance initiatives, wellbeing activities, and opportunities to contribute to pioneering energy technologies. • Flexible working hours to support personal productivity • Comprehensive private medical care and wellbeing programs • Life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement savings (401k/Thrift Plan) • Tailored financial programs and voluntary benefit options

Work Environment

Hybrid