SPE - Aeroderivative Operability & Systems Integration

GE Vernova · Houston · $152,400–$254,000 (stated in the posting)

Job Description Summary

The Senior Principal Engineer - Aeroderivative Operability & Systems Integration serves as a recognized technical authority and provides advanced technical leadership across Aero plant and package integration. This role is responsible for driving engineering excellence in operability, systems integration, and lifecycle technical risk management for complex Aeroderivative solutions. The Senior Principal Engineer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safe, reliable, and risk-mitigated technical solutions across the lifecycle.
This role is focused on ensuring that plant, package, controls, electrical, and mechanical interfaces come together into a complete and operable Aeroderivative power plant solution. The position requires broad systems thinking, strong technical judgment, and deep understanding of how design decisions impact installation, commissioning, operation, maintainability, and fleet reliability.

Job Description

You shape the future of clean energy by leading the integration of complex aeroderivative power plant systems. In this role, you define technical direction, drive engineering excellence across package execution, and ensure our systems perform safely and reliably from commissioning through their entire operational lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Establish Technical Direction and Authority: Serve as the technical authority for aeroderivative operability and systems integration, guiding engineering decisions across LM6000, LM2500, TM2500, and LS100 platforms.
Lead End-to-End Systems Integration: Drive cross-functional alignment across package design, fluid systems, controls, electrical, mechanical, and balance-of-plant interfaces for complex power solutions.
Manage Technical Risk and Resolution: Identify interface risks, lead complex issue resolution during startup and transient operation, and formalize mitigation strategies across the asset lifecycle.
Accelerate Innovation and New Solutions: Support new product introduction and technology integration efforts, including emerging applications such as hydrogen, grid support, and data centers.
Drive Standardization and Mentorship: Establish technical standards, implement lessons learned from fleet operations, and mentor engineers to strengthen systems thinking and technical rigor across the organization.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are an experienced technical leader who combines broad systems thinking with rigorous problem-solving to transform complex multidisciplinary challenges into reliable, scalable energy solutions.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in engineering and technology as a recognized technical expert in operability, systems integration, or complex multidisciplinary power system applications.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in aeroderivative power plant systems, package integration, or plant-level engineering applications.

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical issues and drive alignment across a matrixed, global engineering organization.
Advanced knowledge of aeroderivative products and package systems, particularly LM6000, LM2500, TM2500, and LS100 applications.
Direct experience in technical risk management, commissioning support, field issue resolution, and lifecycle engineering.

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce. Our benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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 $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 October 27, 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.

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