Senior Systems Engineer – Drivetrain Retrofits

GE Vernova

. Provide wind turbine system expertise through requirements definition, design and development, validation, and product life-cycle support .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in wind turbine system design, validation, and lifecycle support, with a strong focus on requirements definition and technical program leadership. Proven ability to analyze complex issues and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

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Wind Turbine Engineering ExperienceSystems Engineering ExpertiseRequirements Definition and DecompositionTechnical Program LeadershipEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Requirements DefinitionSystems DesignTechnical Program Risk ManagementDFMEAConceptual DesignSystem-Level Trade-Off AnalysisValidation ExperienceEngineering Analysis Best PracticesDrivetrain Retrofit EngineeringDesign Practices Contribution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsDecision-Making AbilityEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Wind IndustryLegacy Wind Turbine ConfigurationsNew Product IntroductionTechnical DocumentationMulti-Generation System Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide wind turbine system expertise through requirements definition, design and development, validation, and product life-cycle support
Lead technical program teams on system trade-offs and optimization
Own turbine-level requirements through Systems Design Memos
Contribute to and approve subsystem requirements in Design Memos
Own and drive technical program risk management, including the Systems DFMEA
Contribute to multi-generation system and technology plans and design platforming strategies
Contribute to and approve customer-facing technical documents
Analyze, prepare, and present technical material to internal and external audiences
Drive simplification and standardization of engineering analysis, validation, and design execution best practices
Contribute to new and existing design practices
Serve as technical lead for New Product Introduction program execution focused on drivetrain retrofits and system enhancements for legacy wind turbine systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Minimum of 5 years of wind turbine engineering experience
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
Familiarity with legacy wind turbine configurations
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and 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
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation