Lead Engineer - Reactor Nuclear Physics & Methods

GE Vernova; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health coaching access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a senior expert in reactor physics to lead analytical method development for neutronics, lattice physics, and cross-section generation. The role involves software quality assurance, regulatory licensing, and customer interfacing for LANCR and PANAC tools, with hybrid work options in the US.

The candidate will document, validate, and train users, drive improvements, and coordinate with NRC/DOE interfaces while maintaining high integrity and teamwork across the NM group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with min 5 years in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• Master’s degree with min 3 years in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• Ph.D. with thesis in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation and min 1 year experience
• Legal authorization to work in the US; no visa sponsorship for this position

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development and quality assurance for analytical methods evaluating core/fuel performance of nuclear reactors
• Develop, test, verify, and license analytical methods within NRC-compliant software quality assurance framework
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Document improvements and lead team process improvements to increase speed and reduce complexity
• Interface with regulators and customers; provide training and support as needed

Skills

Fortran programming

Python programming

Neutron transport

Lattice physics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering

Master’s degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering

Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering

Tools

LANCR

PANAC

CASMO/SIMULATE

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology. This role is intended for a current or future subject matter expert in the areas of neutron transport, cross section generation, and code development/maintenance in these areas. This role also supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for lattice physics codes (LANCR) and the 3D core simulator (PANAC). The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington, NC (hybrid work arrangements available), with our Atlanta, GA hub also an option. This role is within the Nuclear Methods (NM) team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies related to Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). NM is also responsible for supporting customers with emergent questions in the areas of reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics and contributes to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products.

Job Description

Essential: 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. Contribute to and 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 3 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• 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 1 year of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position vacancy.

Desired

• Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 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.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus