Senior Engineer – Thermal Mechanical Analysis

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

📋 Description

• Responsible for conducting thermal-mechanical design analyses of fuel rods to ensure their mechanical integrity.

• Execute coupled heat transfer and finite element mechanical analyses for fuel rod pellets and cladding.

• Work in collaboration with experts in fuel mechanical design, material science, and nuclear/thermal-hydraulic analysis.

• Define thermal mechanical operating limits for both new and existing fuel product lines.

• Aid in assessing fuel behavior during generic and plant-specific transient analyses.

• Analyze operational and test data, utilizing it to enhance modeling and methodologies.

• Maintain and further develop the fuel performance code.

• Deliver well-structured and clearly documented engineering analyses to ensure design adequacy.

• Present findings to both internal and external stakeholders, including nuclear regulators, regarding fuel performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a technology or engineering role.

• At least 4 years of experience in thermal-mechanical or nuclear fuel analysis.

• Master's Degree or higher in an engineering field from an accredited college or university (preferred).

• Previous knowledge or experience in the nuclear industry (preferred).

• Familiarity with preparing submittals to the NRC (preferred).

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and capability to conduct complex engineering analyses resulting in comprehensive documentation (preferred).

• Proficiency in Python and FORTRAN.

• Must be eligible to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government (mandatory).

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

• Availability of the 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 contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.