Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods

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

📋 Description

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

• Create and sustain codes for neutron transport, cross-section generation, and nuclear methods.

• Assist in software documentation, validation, user training, and customer support for LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator.

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

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

• Lead and participate in team process enhancement initiatives.

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

• Ensure adherence to NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.

• Coordinate engineering and technical tasks with team members.

• Assist the technical leader and functional manager with planning, project status reporting, and execution.

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

• Contribute to the Nuclear Methods team’s development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship for BWR and SMR engineering codes and methodologies.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross-section generation; or a master's degree with at least 3 years of such experience; or a Ph.D. with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in programming with Fortran and Python.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• No current or future work visa sponsorship will be provided.

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

• Previous experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport is preferred.

• Familiarity with nuclear cross-section generation is preferred.

• Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and relevant federal regulations is preferred.

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

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

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, process management, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, accountable, team-oriented, integrity-driven, and dedicated to continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, including 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 plan with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Relocation assistance for moving expenses.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career opportunities.

• Competitive compensation package.