Job Description Summary

Job Description

Do you want to help shape the future of naval power and propulsion technology?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Lead Application Engineer - Naval to join our Power Conversion & Storage Naval Department team based in the United Kingdom.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Lead Application Engineer - Naval will lead the technical development of proposal solutions for complex naval power and propulsion applications.

You will play a key role in creating competitive, high-quality technical solutions for naval and defence customers around the world. Working closely with engineering, commercial, sourcing, and customer teams, you help turn customer requirements into robust, compliant, and compelling proposals. Your expertise shapes bid strategy, supports customer engagement, and helps position the business for success in technically challenging and strategically important opportunities.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Leading the technical development of proposals for complex naval and submarine power and propulsion systems
• Engaging with customers to understand requirements, interfaces, and performance expectations
• Creating clear, compliant technical proposals, including specifications, deviations, and supporting commentary
• Building costed technical solutions with internal teams and external suppliers
• Identifying technical risks, performance considerations, and solution differentiators across each opportunity
• Collaborating with commercial, engineering, and sourcing teams to strengthen value propositions and bid quality
• Supporting sales and commercial colleagues with technical guidance throughout the bid lifecycle

Special Role Requirements

• Able to travel as needed for customer meetings, project support, and business activities
• Able to complete background checks and suitability assessments as part of the hiring process
• Eligible for UK security clearance

Skills for Success

You should be a technically strong, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and working closely with customers and cross-functional teams.

• The ability to develop technical solutions for power, propulsion, or electrical systems
• The capability to work confidently with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in a technical lead role
• An understanding of electrical power systems, power electronics, converters, and motor control
• An expertise in application engineering, design engineering, or technical proposal development
• A keen interest in naval, marine, defence, or submarine systems
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor’s degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Rugby, United Kingdom office.

We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home.

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