Proposal Leader

GE Vernova

. Lead and develop a team of application engineers supporting defense-focused programs .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $128,400 - $213,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading application engineering teams within defense-focused programs, ensuring compliance with standards and performance objectives while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Technical LeadershipElectrical Power SystemsProposal SupportCustomer EngagementTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Application EngineeringSystems EngineeringPower ElectronicsEnergy SystemsRequirements Flow-DownSolution ArchitectureRisk IdentificationCompliance StandardsTechnical ReviewsConfiguration Control

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer-Facing SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Defense ProgramsNaval ProgramsGovernment-Funded ProgramsMission-Critical Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of application engineers supporting defense-focused programs
Provide technical leadership across the sales project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through proposal submission, design reviews, and customer engagement
Serve as a key technical interface with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal engineering, product management, and program teams
Ensure solutions meet mission requirements, compliance standards, and performance objectives
Balance hands-on technical involvement with people leadership, resource planning, and capability development
Support near-term program execution and long-term technology roadmaps within the defense portfolio
Manage technical inputs, solution architecture, and risk identification for proposals
Manage engineering resources, priorities, and workloads across multiple concurrent programs
Present complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading and developing application engineering or technical teams in a defense, naval, or industrial power environment
Strong technical background in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems supporting marine or mission-critical applications
Proven experience supporting military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviews
Ability to translate customer operational needs into system-level technical solutions and specifications
Experience supporting proposals, including technical inputs, solution architecture, and risk identification
Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to serve as the primary technical interface with defense customers and prime contractors
Working knowledge of relevant defense standards, qualification processes, and configuration control practices
Ability to manage engineering resources, priorities, and workloads across multiple concurrent programs
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution
Minimum of 8 years of progressive engineering experience, including application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles supporting complex technical programs
At least 2 years of experience leading technical teams, including mentoring engineers and managing technical execution across multiple projects
Demonstrated experience working in defense, naval, or government-funded programs, including direct interaction with customers and program stakeholders
Must be a US Citizen
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off