Job Description SummaryGE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on power stability, energy storage and industrial electrification solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.


We are seeking a seasoned System Engineering Manager to lead the development and growth of a high-performing system engineering team focused on complex marine, naval, and industrial projects. With over 10 years of engineering leadership experience, the ideal candidate will be responsible not only for technical project execution but also for recruiting, mentoring, and developing system lead engineers, driving technical excellence and team capability in alignment with GEV’s long-term strategy.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Build, mentor, and lead a team of system lead engineers responsible for delivering large-scale marine, naval, and industrial power conversion projects.Develop technical career paths and training plans to strengthen team capabilities and support professional growth.Establish and implement best practices for system design, integration, requirements management, and verification & validation.Lead the hiring process for new system engineering talent, from defining job requirements to candidate selection and onboarding.Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable team culture focused on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.Assign system leads to projects and support them with clear technical direction, coaching, and issue resolution.Oversee the development of system architectures, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements.Provide technical leadership in design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant marine, defense, and industrial standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sourcing, project management, and manufacturing) to align system-level strategies and execution.Contribute to organizational planning, capability growth strategy, and strategic resourcing of engineering capabilities.Accountable for the On-Time Delivery of the System engineeringCheck effectiveness of design against delivery of contract requirements within project budget and look for global cost optimization during basic designApprove transmittal of documents to customerReview main subcontracting files for main work packages design activities (scope, deliverables, inputs, schedule)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Systems, Electrical, or related disciplineMinimum of 10 years of experience managing system engineering teams within the marine, naval, or industrial domains.

Desired Characteristics:

Proven success in hiring, coaching, and developing engineering talent at multiple levels.Deep understanding of system engineering processes, tools, and methodologiesStrong communication, team-building, and leadership skills across multi-disciplinary teams.Technical expertise in power conversion systems, propulsion, automation, or high-reliability electrical systems.Experience in managing teams for both commercial and naval defense programs.Familiarity with classification and regulatory bodies (e.g., DNV, ABS, MIL-STD).Systems Engineering certificationExperience scaling engineering teams in a project-based environment.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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