Job Type: Full-time

Job DescriptionSummaryTheLead Engineer – in the Aero-Thermal Clearances Design &Systems;(ATCDS) team will execute thermal design and analysisactivities for turbomachinery hardware and architectures within ourgas power portfolio, in support of the full product life cycle,including New Product Introduction (NPI), New TechnologyIntroduction (NTI), test & validation, and fielded productsupport. This role requires technical expertise in heat transfer,secondary flow systems, and thermal analysis, along with stronganalytical judgment and the ability to own work from conceptthrough design review and final documentation with minimaloversight. The successful candidate will work closelywith cross-functional global teams to deliver timely, accurate, andhigh-quality outcomes while driving continuous improvement throughLean principles, innovation, and advanced analytical methods.JobDescriptionRolesandResponsibilitiesIndependentlyexecute heat transfer, secondary flow, and thermal analysis anddesign activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotatingcomponents across gas turbine and steam turbine products, applyingsound engineering principles and adhering to business standards,design practices, procedures, and productrequirements.Develop deep technical expertisein the thermal design of turbomachinery components and apply thatexpertise to independently solve design and analysis challengeswith robust technical judgment andurgency.Execute design and analysis workacross conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases for NPI,NTI, and product support programs, while developing increasedautonomy and ownership.Build, assess, andimprove thermal analysis models; independently interpret results;and prepare design review materials with clear conclusions,technical rationale,



and actionablerecommendations.Apply sound engineeringjudgment to evaluate design trade-offs, identify risks, and proposesolutions beyond established methods and parameters whenappropriate.Contribute to design improvementinitiatives, technical problem-solving, and root cause analysisrelated to thermal performance, heat transfer, and secondary flowsystems.Identify and evaluate design-to-costopportunities across engine hardware, balancing performance,durability, and manufacturing cost implications in partnership withMechanical, Services, and Systems Engineeringteams.Collaborate effectively with globalcross-functional teams, including mechanical, aerodynamic,performance, and clearance engineering teams, throughout the designprocess to deliver integrated, high-quality designsolutions.Demonstrate innovation in thermaldesign practices and analysis methodologies, including the use ofprobabilistic methods, digital tools, automation, and AI/MLtechniques where relevant to improve product and processoutcomes.Apply Lean principles in dailyexecution, improve standard work, and contribute to engineeringtemplates, best practices, and process improvements that reducerework and improve quality.Document technicaldata, analysis outputs, assumptions, and conclusions in accordancewith engineering design templates and established design practices.Ensure complete, accurate,



and traceable documentation and modelmanagement for assignedprojects.RequiredQualificationsBachelorsin Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specialization inThermal Science, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, Heat Transferanalysis, or a related field, with a strong academicrecord.7-10 years of relevant experience inheat transfer, secondary flow analysis, or thermal analysis anddesign for turbomachinery, orcomparable.DesiredCharacteristicsMastersor Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with specializationin Thermal Science, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, Heat Transfer,or a related field, with a strong academicrecord.Demonstrated experience in thermaldesign and analysis of turbomachinery components, including heattransfer and secondary flow systems.Experiencewith engineering tools such as ANSYS Thermal, HyperModel,HyperWorks, CFX, ICEM CFD, or equivalent analysisplatforms.Strong analytical, problem-solving,and project execution skills.Strong verbal andwritten communication skills, with the ability to clearlycommunicate technical conclusions andrecommendations.Ability to work effectively ina global matrix organization with a positive “can do”attitude.Strong customer and product mindset,with a focus on quality, operability, and timelyexecution.Demonstrated mindset of ownershipand accountability to achieve goals.Experiencearchitecting solutions utilizing programming and scripting inlanguages such as Python, Fortran, Visual Basic, or Java forengineering automation and analysisefficiency.Ability to evaluate and selectAI/ML strategies for long-term design systemimprovementPractitioner of Lean tools toidentify, evaluate, and implement innovativesolutionsAdditionalInformationRelocation Assistance Provided:Yes

📌 Lead Engineer - Thermal Dynamics (Bengaluru)
🏢 GE Vernova
📍 Bengaluru