About the role

  • This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology.
  • This role is intended for a current or future subject matter expert in the areas of neutron transport, cross section generation, and code development/maintenance in these areas.
  • This role also supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for lattice physics codes (LANCR) and the 3D core simulator (PANAC).
  • Responsible for leading the technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods required for evaluation of steady-state and transient core/fuel performance of nuclear reactors.
  • Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering computer programs.
  • Prepare, document and present technical data to internal and external customers.
  • Contribute to and lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification.
  • Communicate with internal/external users of the methods through support, documentation, and training.
  • Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
  • Drive a team culture based on teamwork, integrity, candor, transparency, and execution on commitments.
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with other team members on engineering/technical issues.
  • Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects.
  • Support the interface with various regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 4 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation OR Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation OR Ph.D. from an accredited university or college computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
  • Programming experience with Fortran and Python
  • Prior experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport (e.g., TGBLA/PANAC or CASMO/SIMULATE), including development of related codes and tools.
  • Prior experience with nuclear cross section generation.
  • Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations.
  • Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off

Job title

Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$85,600 - $164,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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