Senior Director - Aero Engineering

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

3d • $228,000 - $342,000

About The Position

The Aero Engineering Leader is the senior engineering executive for the Aeroderivative (Aero) business line, accountable for the end-to-end technical lifecycle of Aero products and offerings. This leader is the single point of engineering accountability for the Aero product line, shaping strategy, execution and performance across new units, services and repair. This role: Leads the ITR engineering teams that define and execute all technical aspects of bids and won projects. Owns Aero systems, accessories and packaging, including standard and customer specific offerings and plant integration. Directs post COD services support (emergency response, RCAs, fleet strategies) and the industrialization of key components and repairs transitioned from Aerospace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of technical leadership, including leading multi‑disciplinary teams and large programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Established executive‑level leadership experience.
• Recognized expert in Aeroderivative and/or Gas Turbine engineering with proven system‑level impact.
• Demonstrated success partnering across functions (Product Management, Commercial, Supply Chain, Services, Project Management) and with other GE businesses.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision‑making and business acumen; able to balance technical risk, customer value and financial outcomes.
• Inclusive, influential leader with excellent communication skills and a track record of building high‑performing, global teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Technical Leadership Set and execute the Aero engineering strategy across ITR, design, validation, services and repair, aligned with Product Line and Gas Power priorities.
• Own flange‑to‑flange system integration and configuration control for Aero gas turbines and packages across the full lifecycle.
• Define and drive multi‑year technology and product roadmaps, including component industrialization and new repair / service offerings.
• Deliver additional margin, established from our Long-term Strategy through parts, repair, and performance through allowance of new GEA agreement on design authority.
• Lead engineering for bids and tenders, including solution architecture, risk assessment and technical governance, ensuring competitive, executable offerings.
• Ensure on‑time, high‑quality technical execution of projects, meeting all safety, quality, schedule and financial objectives.
• Direct fleet support: RCAs, corrective actions, proactive monitoring, and reliability/availability strategies for Aero units in the field.
• Reduce customer escapes by 50% and improve first-pass yield to 95%.
• Lead the technical strategy and execution for repair and spare parts industrialization of key components acquired from Aerospace.
• Prioritize high‑value repair opportunities, oversee development and qualification, and drive deployment to the global fleet.
• Serve as the engineering focal point for Aerospace IP interfaces, balancing new unit collaboration with expanded independence in services and repair.
• Partner closely with Aero Product Line, Aero Alliance JV, Aviation/Aerospace, Baker Hughes, Project Management, Supply Chain and Services to deliver integrated solutions.
• Represent Aero Engineering in senior customer engagements, major deals, and critical issue resolution, shaping customer perception of GE Vernova’s technical leadership.
• Influence cross‑business decisions and agreements that impact the Aero portfolio and broader Vernova strategy.
• Lead a global, multi‑disciplinary engineering organization, setting vision, priorities, metrics and operating mechanisms.
• Build a customer‑centric, high‑accountability culture focused on safety, technical excellence, speed and continuous improvement.
• Develop and retain key talent; ensure robust succession, coaching and leadership development across teams.
• Manage the Aero Engineering functional budget and key program investments; ensure compliance with engineering policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director