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IP engineer - Gas Power

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

IP engineer - Gas Power

Bangalore, India

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Advanced Research Center is the central innovation engine for GE Vernova's energy businesses. With over 300 researchers across various disciplines, we are driving initiatives to help decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification for a future with less carbon emissions.

We are seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Engineer to join our team with a focus on technologies related to Gas Power. This role requires a combination of strong technical expertise in the field of gas power engineering and intellectual property acumen. You will partner closely with engineers, legal teams, and patent attorneys to identify, protect, and strategically manage intellectual property, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.

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Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Perform patentability and invalidity searches to support invention evaluations and patent prosecution.
  • Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses and prepare summaries, in coordination with the legal team.
  • Collaborate with legal teams and outside counsel to review and finalize patent language, ensuring alignment with GE Vernova's business interests.
  • Support patent prosecution activities.
  • Mentor and encourage engineers through the IP submission process and driving high-quality invention disclosures.
  • Attend and contribute to Patent Review Boards, working with patent attorneys and technologists to shape filings for maximum business benefit.
  • Develop patent landscapes in targeted technical domains to identify trends, white space etc
  • Collaborate with technologists, patent attorneys, licensing professionals, and business development teams to support IP strategy and monetization efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a strong foundation in energy systems.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology R&D, patent engineering, or IP analysis, preferably in the energy or industrial sector, with a broad understanding of Gas Power technologies, including gas turbines, combustion systems, turbomachinery, heat recovery systems, and balance-of-plant components.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or R&D programs in heavy industry or energy sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct prior art, FTO, and IP landscape analysis.
  • Familiarity with patent databases and tools such as Derwent, Orbit, Patsnap, or similar.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.

Desired Characteristics

  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) is preferred.
  • Experience in thermal systems, gas turbines or combustion technologies.
  • Understanding of U.S. and international patent law and the IP lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with IP management software tools.
  • Exposure to licensing, commercialization, or strategic IP development.
  • Ability to influence and mentor technologists in innovation and IP best practices.
  • Knowledge of patent law and intellectual property analysis.
  • Basic understanding of financial/accounting concepts and market analysis.
  • Proficiency in Excel programming, Python, and use of AI/ML tools is a plus.
  • Excellent articulation and communication skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1957998047
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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