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GE Vernova

Lead Engineer – Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development

GE Vernova

. Support technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient nuclear reactor core/fuel performance evaluation .

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 thermal-hydraulics and reactor core performance evaluation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in programming with Fortran and Python, with a strong focus on software documentation and validation.

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Nuclear Methods DevelopmentThermal-HydraulicsFortran ProgrammingPython ProgrammingNRC Compliance

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Hard Skills
Nuclear Reactor Core LicensingNeutron TransportLattice PhysicsThermal-Hydraulic MethodsCode Methodology LicensingTechnical SpecificationsSafety Margin BasesExport-Controlled Information AccessTechnical Article PublicationPatent Application Experience
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CoordinationCustomer SupportProcess ImprovementUser Training
Tools & Technologies
TRACG Thermal-Hydraulics Code
Certifications & Qualifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt
Industry Keywords
Nuclear EngineeringRegulatory FrameworkQuality Assurance StandardsContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient nuclear reactor core/fuel performance evaluation
  • Develop and maintain engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for BWRs and SMRs
  • Support software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the TRACG thermal-hydraulics code
  • Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance
  • Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
  • Communicate with and support internal and external users through documentation and training
  • Ensure work complies with NRC rules, 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 team process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide technical consultation and support for emergent reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics questions
  • Contribute to nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Programming experience with Fortran and Python
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline and minimum 5 years of specified nuclear methods experience; OR master's degree and minimum 3 years of specified experience; OR Ph.D. with a thesis in thermal hydraulic methods, thermal hydraulic correlation development, or two phase flow and minimum 1 year of specified experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the USA
  • No work visa sponsorship available now or in the future
  • Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
  • Experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, nuclear cross section generation, or thermal-hydraulic methods as applicable to the education pathway
  • Knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations
  • Technical article publication and/or patent application experience
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Health Coach from GE Vernova
  • 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