Job Description Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer for Drivetrain Retrofits (DTR) serves as the technical lead for NPI program execution focusing on the integration of drivetrain retrofits and system enhancements to upgrade legacy wind turbine systems. This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, with a specific emphasis on leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. In this impactful role, the systems engineer will provide wind turbine system expertise through all phases of DTR product development, including requirements definition, design and development, validation, and product life-cycle support.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide wind turbine system expertise through all phases of product development, including requirements definition, design and development, validation, and product life-cycle support
Lead technical program teams on all system trade-offs and optimization
Own turbine-level requirements in the form of Systems Design Memos; contribute and approve subsystem requirements in Design Memos
Own and drive risk management for technical program team including ownership of the Systems DFMEA
Contribute to multi-generation system and technology plans in coordination with all subsystems, including design platforming strategies
Contribute to and approve customer facing technical documents
Communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences
Drive simplification and standardization of best practices into engineering analysis, validation, and design execution
Contribute to new and existing design practices
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the wind industry or systems engineering
Desired Characteristics
Ability to break-down complex issues, determine possible courses of action, and enable effective decision making
System or product-level mindset
Conceptual design and/or system-level trade-off experience
Field issues, test and/or validation experience
Requirements definition, decomposition, and/or translation experience
Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Minimum of 5 years of wind turbine engineering experience
Familiarity with legacy wind turbine configurations
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 November 12, 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…