Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics, Methods
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Full Time
10 hours ago
$85,600 - $164,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
PythonFortran
About this role
Role Overview
- 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
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 4 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 2 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
- 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
Tech Stack
- Python
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
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off