GE Vernova · 14 hours ago
Senior Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics & Methods
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expGE Vernova is focused on advancing technology in the field of reactor physics. The Senior Engineer will lead technical development and support software documentation, validation, and customer interfacing for nuclear reactor codes.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods required for evaluation of steady-state and transient core/fuel performance of nuclear reactors
Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering computer programs
Prepare, document and present technical data to internal and external customers
Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification
Communicate with internal/external users of the methods through support, documentation, and training
Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Drive a team culture based on teamwork, integrity, candor, transparency, and execution on commitments
Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with other team members on engineering/technical issues
Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
Support the interface with various regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. from an accredited university or college computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation AND minimum of 8 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
Programming experience with Fortran and Python
Responsible for leading the technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods required for evaluation of steady-state and transient core/fuel performance of nuclear reactors
Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering computer programs
Prepare, document and present technical data to internal and external customers
Lead team process improvements to drive speed and simplification
Communicate with internal/external users of the methods through support, documentation, and training
Ensure work is performed with high quality in accordance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
Drive a team culture based on teamwork, integrity, candor, transparency, and execution on commitments
Effectively communicate and coordinate activities with other team members on engineering/technical issues
Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
Support the interface with various regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as appropriate
Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
Detail oriented and accountable for results
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team
Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement
Displays an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills
Preferred
Prior experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport (e.g., TGBLA/PANAC or CASMO/SIMULATE), including development of related codes and tools
Prior experience with nuclear cross section generation
Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations
Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications
Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
Exceptional organization skills
Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles; ability to achieve stretch targets
Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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