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Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods
GE Vernova. Lead technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient core/fuel performance evaluation of nuclear reactors .
Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in nuclear methods development, including neutron transport and cross-section generation, while ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and quality assurance standards. Proficient in programming with Fortran and Python, with strong analytical and communication skills to support technical documentation and customer interfacing.
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Nuclear Methods DevelopmentNeutron TransportCross-Section GenerationFortran ProgrammingPython Programming
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Hard Skills
Neutron TransportCross-Section GenerationNuclear Methods CodesDeterministic Neutron TransportStochastic Neutron TransportNuclear Reactor Core LicensingTechnical SpecificationsSafety Margin BasesCode Methodology LicensingTechnical Documentation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
LANCR Lattice Physics CodesPANAC 3D Core Simulator
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
NRC RegulationsDOE RegulationsQuality Assurance StandardsNuclear EngineeringThermal-HydraulicsInstrumentation PhysicsBWR Engineering CodesSMR Engineering Codes
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient core/fuel performance evaluation of nuclear reactors
- Develop and maintain neutron transport, cross-section generation, and nuclear methods codes
- Support software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator
- Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance
- Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
- Lead and contribute to team process improvements
- Communicate with internal and external users through support, documentation, and training
- Ensure compliance with NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
- Coordinate engineering and technical activities with team members
- Support the technical leader and functional manager in planning, status reporting, and project execution
- Support interfaces with regulatory agencies including NRC and DOE
- Contribute to the Nuclear Methods team’s development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship for BWR and SMR engineering codes and methodologies
- Support emergent customer questions involving reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics
- Contribute to nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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; or master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of such experience; or Ph.D. and minimum of 1 year of such experience
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- No current or future work visa sponsorship available
- Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
- Prior experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport is desired
- Prior experience with nuclear cross section generation is desired
- Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations is desired
- Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications is desired
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification is desired
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, process, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, accountable, team-oriented, integrity-driven, and committed to continuous improvement
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach from GE Vernova, including a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development
- Challenging careers
- Competitive compensation