Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods

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

📋 Description

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

• Create, sustain, and offer analytics, technical consultation, and licensing oversight for engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies pertaining to BWRs and SMRs.

• 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 actively participate in team process enhancements.

• Assist users through comprehensive documentation and training.

• Collaborate with internal and external users of lattice physics codes such as LANCR and the 3D core simulator PANAC.

• Communicate and coordinate technical tasks with team members effectively.

• Aid the technical leader and functional manager in planning, reporting status, and executing projects.

• Facilitate interactions with regulatory bodies including NRC and DOE.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in programming with Fortran and Python.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical field AND a minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical field AND a minimum of 3 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation.

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical field with a thesis focused on nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation AND a minimum of 1 year of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation.

• This position necessitates access to U.S. export-controlled information; final job offers may be subject to authorization from the U.S. Government.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate within a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Robust analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and process-oriented thinking.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Comprehensive 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 plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance for continued education.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave offered.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Relocation assistance available.