Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods

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

📋 Description

• Oversee technical development, accuracy, and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and the upkeep of analytical methods for steady-state and transient nuclear reactor core/fuel performance.

• Create and maintain methods related to neutron transport, cross-section generation, and associated code.

• Assist in software documentation and validation, provide user training, and engage with customers regarding LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator.

• Prepare, document, and present technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and participate in team process enhancements.

• Engage with internal and external users through support, documentation, and training efforts.

• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, customer specifications, and business quality assurance standards.

• Coordinate engineering and technical initiatives with team members.

• Assist the technical leader and functional manager in project planning, status updates, and execution.

• Facilitate interactions with regulatory bodies including the NRC and DOE.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in programming with Fortran and Python.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience; OR a Ph.D. with a thesis in a relevant area and a minimum of 1 year of experience.

• Experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation.

• Capability to operate within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance.

• Proficiency in preparing, documenting, and presenting technical data to both internal and external customers.

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-oriented skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

• Honest and transparent with a high level of personal integrity.

• Detail-oriented and accountable for achieving results.

• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.

• Access to U.S. export-controlled information may necessitate authorization from the U.S. Government.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach services from GE Vernova, available 24/7.

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

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance support.

• Adoption assistance benefits.

• Paid parental leave provisions.

• Disability benefits coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Relocation assistance available.