About the role

Lead Engineer in reactor thermal-hydraulics and computational methods at GE Vernova. Focus on computational methods development and customer interfacing for reactor modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Programming experience with Fortran and Python
Responsible for supporting 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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, 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, thermal-hydraulics, 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, thermal‑hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling
Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline (desired)
Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, ISCOR, etc.) (desired)
Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations (desired)
Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications (desired)
Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills

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
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