Hybrid Lead Engineer – Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics, Computational Methods

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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

Requirements

  • 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

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
  • 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 Thermal-Hydraulics, Computational Methods

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$85,600 - $164,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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