Engineer – Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the goals of the company in reactor physics and technology.

• Create computational methods and software, conduct numerical analyses, and assist in thermal-hydraulics reactor modeling tools.

• Aid in the documentation and validation of software, provide user training, and engage with customers regarding the TRACG thermal-hydraulics code.

• Assist in the technical development, accuracy qualifications, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for both steady-state and transient core/fuel performance evaluations.

• Operate within an established regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance.

• Prepare, document, and deliver technical data to both internal and external clients.

• Engage in team process enhancements.

• Communicate effectively with both internal and external users through support, documentation, and training.

• Coordinate engineering and technical activities with team members.

• Support the technical lead and functional manager in project planning, status monitoring, and execution.

• Facilitate interactions with regulatory agencies, including the NRC and DOE.

• Contribute to the development, upkeep, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing oversight of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for BWRs and SMRs.

• Address customer inquiries related to reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics.

• Contribute to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in programming with Fortran and Python.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field, with at least 2 years of experience in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling, OR a Master’s degree in one of these disciplines.

• Legal authorization to work in the USA.

• Willingness and capability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if necessary.

• Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, or ISCOR.

• Familiarity with nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and relevant federal regulations.

• Experience in publishing technical articles and/or patent applications.

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, process, interpersonal, and teamwork capabilities.

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability for results.

• Ability to operate in compliance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.

• Relocation assistance.