Aeroderivative Performance and Operability Lead Engineer

Job Description Summary

• The Aeroderivative Performance & Operability Engineering team is a critical pillar within the Aeroderivative Engineering organization, operating at the intersection of engineering, commercial, and digital domains
• The team covers project execution and model development for aspects related to performance (thermodynamic cycle models) and operability (including emissions, fuel flexibility, and controls)
• This role is focused on model development for the LM2500+G4, encompassing the entire lifecycle - method creation , model adjustments, validation, software release, application to both steady state and transient operations
• The models will be status-matched with field data to ensure real-world accuracy
• This is a systems level role that will require collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure we meet the evolving demands of the business and our customers

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead Model Development Lifecycle: Drive the creation, adjustment, validation, and application of thermodynamic cycle models for aeroderivative gas turbines using NPSS and associated tools.
• Develop and Refine Operability Models: Manage the lifecycle for operability models, including emissions, fuel flexibility, and control aspects, ensuring models reflect operational realities.
• Test Plan Development & Field Support: Define and develop engineering test plans, supporting field tests to gather data that drives improvements in both performance and operability models.
• Field Data Integration & Model Validation: Analyze post-processed field data using data analysis techniques (e.g., data science, statistics, probabilities) to update and status-match models with real-world operational data.
• Fuel Flexibility Expertise: Evaluate the use of various fuels (e.g., hydrogen, biofuels) in power plants, determining necessary model adjustments to support fuel-flexible solutions.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a performance and operability technical expert for aeroderivative gas turbines, serving as a focal point for coordination with GE Aviation and GE Vernova internal teams.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Apply advanced data science methods to evaluate model performance, deliver concise analyses, and present complex findings to leadership.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine team processes, implementing best practices and lessons learned to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Tool Development: Develop tools and templates using VBA, Python, NPSS, or other utilities to streamline team operations and enhance problem-solving capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Performance Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

• Masters or PhD in engineering or equivalent fields.
• Significant experience in Aeroderivative performance modeling, particularly in data reduction, status matching, and NPSS cycle model development.
• Strong programming experience in NPSS, Python, and C.
• Deep understanding of gas turbine thermodynamics, controls, emissions, and operability.
• Familiarity with gas turbine performance testing including standards such as ASME PTC 22 or ISO 2314.
• Understanding of gas turbine combustion and emissions including creation of combustion transfer functions.
• Experience with fuel flexibility including high hydrogen and its impact on systems such as performance, emissions, operability, and controls.
• Proficiency in data analysis, data science, and probabilistic modeling.
• Ability to work effectively in globally distributed teams.
• Experience in applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean to improve operations.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively to analyze and resolve complex problems.