Job Description Summary
The Senior Subsystem Integration Engineer – Machine Head will lead technical development and implementation of Machine Head Sub-System Level integration. They are the first point of contact for technical definition, design integrity, validation, and subsystem quality.
The engineer will provide technical guidance and team leadership/coordination on new product definition and program execution from concept through operation, as well as contributing to continuous improvement in product development processes such as RCA, SAFER, and field issue resolution.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide system expertise through all phases of product development, from requirements definition through design and development, validation, procurement, manufacturing, and product life-cycle support.
- Lead and/or oversee sub-system conceptual design studies and trade-offs that address product CTQs such as cost, performance, reliability & operability
- Define subsystem architecture and manage interfaces of the subsystem.
- Author, contribute to and approve requirements and flow those requirements through the subsystem to the components.
- Author and make contributions to customer facing technical documents.
- Communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical material.
- Lead subsystem problem solving, verification, validation and risk mitigation activities.
- Coordinate and align efforts from cross functional teams both internally and externally to ensure the subsystem development and BOM release on schedule with accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement by establishing design strategies, contributing to multi-generation system and technology plans, and managing lessons learned and sick parts.
- Drive simplification and standardization best practices into product structure, engineering analysis, validation, and program execution.
- Drive subsystem quality by supporting field and factory quality issues and cases.
- Undertake complex assignments with long-term business implications, impacting the products’ technical success.
- Understand and communicate execution status of subsystem technical milestones aligned with the schedule to support the business.
Qualifications/Requirements
- For roles outside of the USA- This role requires significant experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
- For roles in the USA, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering and extensive years of experience working on wind turbine engineering projects, issues and/or technologies.
Desired Characteristics
- System design mindset and experience in engineering new product development (NPI) lifecycle.
- Experience with component design ownership including design, validation, and fleet support.
- Effective problem identification and solving ability.
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, leading and influencing skills and positive energy.
- Knowledge of wind turbine component design criteria and wind turbine systems integration.
- Ability to break down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making.
- Conceptual design and system-level trade-off experience.
- Field issues, test and/or validation experience.
- Knowledgeable about GE Wind Turbine design practices and 3rd party certification requirements.
- Willing to travel (~20%) and climb wind turbines
- Wind Turbine Machine Head work experience or familiarity.
- Strong technical aptitude.
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 September 18, 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.
