Lead Engineer – Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development

GE Vernova

. Contribute to company objectives in reactor physics and technology .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reactor physics and technology, with strong capabilities in programming (Fortran, Python), thermal-hydraulic modeling, and nuclear methods development. Proficient in regulatory compliance, technical documentation, and customer support within the nuclear engineering domain.

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Fortran ProgrammingPython ProgrammingNuclear Methods DevelopmentThermal-Hydraulic ModelingRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Computational Methods DevelopmentNumerical AnalysisThermal-Hydraulic Reactor ModelingNeutron TransportLattice PhysicsNuclear Cross Section GenerationTechnical DocumentationData PresentationAnalytical Methods QualificationSoftware Validation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

TRACGGOTHICCOBRAISCOR

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringThermal-HydraulicsRegulatory LicensingNRC ComplianceDOE Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to company objectives in reactor physics and technology
Develop computational methods and code, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulic reactor modeling tools
Support software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the TRACG thermal-hydraulics code
Support technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for steady-state and transient core/fuel performance evaluation
Work within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance
Prepare, document, and present technical data to internal and external customers
Improve team processes to drive speed and simplification
Communicate with internal and external users through support, documentation, and training
Ensure work complies 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 development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for BWRs and SMRs
Support customers with emergent questions in reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics
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 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. with a thesis in thermal hydraulic methods/thermal hydraulic correlation development/two phase flow and minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Legal authorization to work in the USA
Employer will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Experience with nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross section generation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
Detail-oriented and accountable for results
Continuous improvement mindset
Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, or ISCOR (desired)
Working knowledge of nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, code methodology licensing, and related federal regulations (desired)
Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications (desired)
Ph.D. in a related discipline (desired)
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
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
Professional development opportunities
Competitive compensation