Senior Mechanical Engineer

# Job Description Summary
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the packaging, structural, and thermal design of next-generation high-power electrical systems, including inverters, converters, variable frequency drives, and energy storage solutions. This role sits at the intersection of electrical performance and physical implementation, with responsibility for developing cooling systems, enclosures, and packaging architectures for high-density power electronics operating in demanding environments.

As part of the Advanced Concepts and Technology team, you will apply first-principles engineering, FEA/CFD modeling, rapid prototyping, and hands-on testing to solve complex challenges in heat transfer, structural integrity, electronics packaging, and manufacturability. The role supports advanced applications such as energy storage, propulsion systems, naval/marine power systems, and building block converters, including designs using SiC and GaN devices.

This position requires deep expertise in thermal management, mechanical integration, and product development, with a strong focus on practical, scalable, design-for-manufacturing solutions. You will also help strengthen the team through mentoring and training junior engineers.

Job Description

- Review customer requirements and develop   mechanical/thermal specifications   for high-power converter systems across   industrial, marine, renewable, and naval   applications.
- Lead   system architecture and trade studies   that influence component selection, materials, board layout, and packaging design.
- Own the   thermal management strategy   for power converters, including   heat sinks, cold plates, heat exchangers, and thermal interface materials.
- Perform and guide   FEA/CFD modeling   to evaluate cooling performance, fluid flow, thermal balance, structural integrity, shock, vibration, and thermal stress.
- Develop and validate   cooling loop hardware   and thermal solutions for   magnetics, power devices, and PCBs   through testing, instrumentation, and simulation correlation.
- Design   electromechanical assemblies   such as ruggedized enclosures, busbars, connectors, insulation systems, structural supports, and PCB mounting solutions for harsh environments.
- Ensure designs meet   high-voltage safety, creepage/clearance, EMI, shock/vibration, and environmental   requirements while balancing   performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Create and execute   test plans, oversee prototype builds, perform lab-based validation, and correlate physical test data with simulation results.
- Drive   Design for Manufacturability / Assembly (DFM/DFA), manage BOMs and technical documentation, and support manufacturing, sourcing, supplier quality, and final acceptance testing.
- Collaborate across   electrical, systems, controls, manufacturing, and test teams, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers in mechanical and thermal design best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

- Ph.D. in power electronics systems engineering from an accredited university OR MSc. in engineering from an accredited university with an emphasis in Power Electronics and 6+ Years’ experience in power electronics/power conversion.
- 2+ years experience and deep understanding of semiconductor technologies, including IGBT, SiC, GaN, thyristor, and transistor-based devices, and their implementation in high-density and large power converter applications. Candidate can have prior professional career experience or exposure to the technology during advanced degree pursuit. This should include a strong understanding of switching waveforms, loss modeling, and PWM control and overall power electronics design.
- 2+ years experience in parallel and series implementation of power semiconductors for purposes of higher power and voltage converter design.
- 3+ years experience in PCB schematic capture and layout, with a focus on minimizing stray inductance and capacitance and optimizing EMI/EMC performance Should also include strong understanding of magnetics designs including common-mode chokes, dv/dt inductors, and output filters.

Desired Characteristics

- Demonstrated expertise in power electronics technologies, including AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converter design, as well as the control of voltage-source and current-source power converters by showing ability of past existing written published works by the candidate.
- Must have prior experiences and knowledge of power electronics and power systems modeling and simulations using Matlab/Simulink, PLECS, and other modeling and simulation tools and software platform. Candidate should be able to demonstrate this by showing modeling results of a prior effort.
- Demonstrated expertise in circuit design for low- and medium-voltage converter applications, including the design, debugging, and testing of gate drivers, controllers, busbar designs, and current sensors. Candidate should be able to demonstrate ability of this knowledge through prior class work or published papers.
- Thorough understanding of DFM methodologies.
- Proven track record of designing products tailored to meet military standards.
- Excellent communication skills, articulate in simplifying complex problems
- Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to tight schedule.
- Excellent hands on debug skills, ability to get things to work.
- Innovative and inventive in developing intellectual properties (IPs).
- Willingness to learn, embrace, and utilize AI to enhance engineering and increase productivity.

Eligibility Requirement

- This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). Proof of status required prior to employment.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 May 22, 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.