Senior Human Factors Engineer - Nuclear Systems Lead

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) in Wilmington, NC seeks a Lead Human Factors Engineer to apply human-centered design to optimize operator performance and minimize human error across existing fleets and next-generation reactors.

You will lead HFE analyses, stakeholder collaboration, and documentation to ensure safe, reliable operation, maintenance, and testing while aligning with NRC requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline related to Human Factors Engineering.
• 4+ years of professional human factors engineering experience in high-hazard industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide HFE technical leadership across projects from concept to deployment.
• Conduct analyses, functional allocations, and task analyses for displays, controls, and operator aids.
• Lead HSI reviews, testing, verification, and validation using simulators and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate on development and review of operating procedures and training programs.
• Contribute to RAM, reliability, and maintainability input for plant operations.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Systems Analysis

HFE Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering

Master/PhD preferred

Job description

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) in Wilmington, NC seeks a Lead Human Factors Engineer to apply human-centered design to optimize operator performance and minimize human error across existing fleets and next-generation reactors.

You will lead HFE analyses, stakeholder collaboration, and documentation to ensure safe, reliable operation, maintenance, and testing while aligning with NRC requirements and industry standards.