Aeroelastic Simulation Engineer

Job Description Summary

• Aeroelastic Simulation Engineer role is responsible for wind turbine aero elastic simulations, encompassing New Product Development and Fleet Support as needed.
• You will perform state-of-the art simulations, in accordance to Design Practices and IEC guidelines.
• You will be responsible for loads execution and tools and methods development as needed. Preparation of certification documentation will be part of the role of the engineer.
• The vision of the team is to create robust yet cost-efficient wind turbine product designs by providing best-in-class load assessment, validation, methods and tools. #LI-ML2

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• •Execute mechanical loads analyses, controller tunings and trade-offs (loads, stability, operation and performance) for new products, cost out, design updates, and fleet support as needed.
• •Preparation of loads inputs, creation of the aeroelastic model, execute loads analysis and perform postprocessing is part of the design loop and therefore the responsibilities of the SVO engineer.
• •Perform basic operability checks and frequency domain stability checks.
• •Update loads envelopes
• •Hand off model and controller to MLA team, to execute site specific assessments.
• •Perform feasibility studies and develop tech charts.
• •Deliver best-in-class loads mitigation and performance optimization technologies to lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
• •Identify and deliver on ideas for process simplification and tools automation
• •Cultivate an atmosphere of team building and learning, driving new methods/ideas for loads and performance improvements
• •Effectively communicate to external customers & regulators and cross-functionally to sales, product line, and other GE businesses

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• •Practical exposure to the wind industry and aeroelastic loads simulations
• •Knowledge of best practices and how SVO team and System Simulations integrates with other technical areas

Desired Characteristics

• •Master degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering, civil engineering or aerospace engineering
• •Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
• •Excellent oral and written communication skills
• •Working knowledge of aero-elastic simulation platforms: Bladed, HAWC2, Simpack, SDM
• •Experience in wind turbine control technologies, operability & validation
• •Expert knowledge on wind turbine component design criteria ​

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No