GE Vernova Advanced Research Rotational Program – Industry R&D

Job Description

GE Vernova Advanced Research Development Program (Edison, Master’s Level) – US 2027 | GE Vernova

The Tone:
This is an early career rotational program at GE Vernova, located in Niskayuna, NY. GE Vernova Advanced Research serves as an accelerator, driving strategy and leading research and development efforts to power the energy transition. This program is designed for recent Master’s graduates, offering a structured path to launch a career in industry R&D by inventing technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future. As a program member, you will contribute to solving technical challenges and delivering breakthrough innovation for affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Program Member
• Location: In-person, Niskayuna, NY
• Pay: $75000–$95000 yearly
• Mission: Drive strategy and lead research & development efforts to power the energy transition for a zero-carbon future.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Work on three distinct technical assignments over a three-year period within diverse disciplines.
• Grow technical expertise in your chosen field and expand capabilities into new research areas.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to develop innovative technologies for the energy industry.
• Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class technologists and managers.
• Share technical accomplishments internally and externally through presentations, reports, and IP disclosures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s Degree (obtained within the past 12 months) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience: Demonstrated research experience through an internship or university thesis work; desire to begin an industry position rather than immediately pursue additional academic endeavors.
• Skills: Critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analytics and interpretation, teamwork.
• Bonus: Prior intern, co-op, or research experience; analytical and creative approach to problem solving; excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.