Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods

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

📋 Description

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

• Create and sustain codes and methodologies related to neutron transport, cross-section generation, lattice physics, and other associated nuclear methods.

• Operate within an approved regulatory framework that governs nuclear software quality assurance.

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

• Lead and participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing team processes.

• Provide technical support, documentation, and training for LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator to users.

• Facilitate communication and coordinate engineering and technical activities among team members.

• Assist the technical lead and functional manager with project planning, status updates, and execution.

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

• Engage in Nuclear Methods team activities involving BWRs, SMRs, reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, instrumentation physics, and the design of new fuel products.

• Interface with customers and address emerging inquiries in reactor physics and related fields.

⛳️ 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 minimum of 1 year of experience.

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

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Prior experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport, including the development of related codes and tools.

• Previous experience in nuclear cross-section generation.

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

• Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications.

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

• High personal integrity, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Relocation assistance.

• 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 and 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.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Engaging and challenging career paths.

• Competitive compensation.