Airfoil Thermal Design Engineer

GE Vernova

Airfoil Thermal Design Engineer at GE Vernova focusing on airfoil thermal performance for gas turbines. Collaborating with teams across product life cycle, from design to testing.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gas turbine engine design and analysis, with a strong focus on thermal sciences, heat transfer design methods, and aerodynamics. Proficient in using design and analysis tools such as CAD, FEA, and CFD to support the full product life cycle.

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Gas Turbine Engine DesignHeat Transfer Design MethodsThermal SciencesCAD (NX)FEA (Ansys)

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignThermal AnalysisFluid DynamicsAerodynamicsTest PlanningPost-Test ValidationManufacturing Issue ResolutionProduct Cost ImprovementDurability EnhancementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CAD (NX)FEA (Ansys)CFD

Industry Keywords

Gas Turbine SystemsMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringEngineering ExperienceProduct Life Cycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and analyze thermal/fluid aspects of heavy-duty gas turbine rotating and stationary hardware
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the full product life cycle
Document, report, and review designs and analyses with team members, internal customers, and leadership
Support gas turbine design activities from early conceptual design through final detailed design
Support gas turbine engine testing including test planning, execution and monitoring, and post-test validation analyses
Address manufacturing issues, improve product cost and durability, and resolve customer issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar)
Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience
At least 3 years of engineering design experience in gas turbine engines
Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a focus on thermal sciences
Demonstrated understanding of heat transfer design methods, gas turbine systems, and aerodynamics
Experience with relevant design/analysis tools including CAD (NX), FEA (Ansys), and CFD

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off