GE Vernova Advanced Research Development Program

Job Description Summary

A GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

This program is designed for recent graduates who have obtained a Master’s degree within the past 12 months and are ready to launch a career in industry R&D. You will be able to continue learning and explore diverse research areas and disciplines within the Advanced Research Center that will help guide you in your career in technology.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near‑term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

Job Summary:

Unlock your technology passion and kick start your career in the GE Vernova Advanced Research Rotational Program. This early career rotational program is designed to grow your technical & leadership skills through challenging R&D assignments, formal training & education, and professional coaching & mentorship. In the GE Vernova Advanced Research Rotational Program, you will collaborate with world‑class researchers across the center and with the businesses to achieve our mission: to see, move, and create the future of the energy transition.

The GE Vernova Advanced Research Rotational Program will prepare you for an exciting career in technical research that will have real impact on the GE Vernova business, customers, shareholders and the planet.

Job Description

As a program member, you will:

• Work on 3 technical assignments over 3 years in a variety of technical disciplines.
• Grow your technical expertise in your chosen field and expand your skills in new areas.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative technologies for the energy industry.
• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world‑class technologists and experienced technical managers.
• Participate in leadership development training that enhances professional skills and provides LEAN tools training, industrial knowledge and functional expertise.
• Share technical accomplishments internally and externally through presentations, written reports, and IP disclosures.

Our GE Vernova Advanced Research Organization is comprised of three (3) critical Missions and key technical capabilities:

• Decarbonization — Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Future Fuels, Hydro & Advanced Nuclear
• Renewables — Next Gen Wind Technologies, Breakthrough Offshore Wind, Advanced Wind Modeling & Design, and Turbine Performance & Load Optimization
• Electrification — Grid Digitization & Modernization, Advanced Distribution Networks, Hybrid/Energy Storage, and Energy Security

Our global technical capability areas include : Embedded Computing, Advanced Controls & Sensing, Electric Machines, Power Electronics & Systems, AI & Advanced Analytics, Computer Vision, Software & Robotics, Aero‑thermal Systems & Modeling, Mechanical Design & Analysis, Advanced Manufacturing, Ceramics & Metallurgy, Coatings & Materials Modeling, Chemistry, Process & Characterization, and Ecosystems.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related STEM discipline.
• Desire to begin an industry position rather than immediately pursue additional academic endeavors.
• Demonstrated research experience in an internship or university thesis work encompassing critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analytics and interpretation, and teamwork.

Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor