Lead Engineer Design Process and Requirements Management (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job description

**Job Description Summary**
The Lead Engineer performs a key role within GE Vernova Hitachi’s (GVH) Design process and Requirements Management team within the Advanced Applications Engineering group.

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of Requirements Management and Design Processes to support advanced reactor design teams and projects.

Responsible for development and implementation of local, national, and jurisdictional regulations, codes, and standards, as well as technical and product requirements.

The ideal candidate should have experience with systems engineering, design engineering, regulations, codes and standards compliance for building a major infrastructure or critical facilities project.

Experience in the nuclear field and working with a requirements management database like Siemens Teamcenter or IBM Doors Next Generation / Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) is preferred.

**Job Description**

**Responsible for Design Process and Requirements Management activities that support:**

+ GE's BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and/or
+ Gen-IV reactor technologies including Natrium and ARC sodium fast reactors (SFRs).

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Develop, evaluate, and execute engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range integration of plant and system design requirements, verification, and validation.
+ Perform identification of verification and validation (V&V) requirements at the plant, system, and component level.
+ Provide guidance and direction by interfacing with engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
+ Lead and provide key technical consultation on incorporating design and requirements management tools and methodology into established design processes in support of new nuclear projects.
+ Maintain an active role in developing and defining requirements management and design process improvements to anticipate, apply, adapt, or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs.
+ Provide technical consultation and direction by interfacing with engineering teams, customers, and third parties to assist in the development and execution of licensing strategy and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards.
+ Support GVH businesses, internal & external customers, and suppliers as required.
+ Provide technical consultation to cross functional business teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product center, supplier, or field issues.
+ Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GVH customers.
+ Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and experienced materials engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an accredited university or college.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in design process or requirements management.

**Eligibility Requirements**

+ The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
+ This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

**Desired Qualifications**

+ Demonstrated experience in the fields of Design Process, Engineering Design, and Requirements management.
+ Requirements Management experience utilizing IBM Rational DOORs/Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) or similar tool.
+ Experience in designing, building, or operating large infrastructure, manufacturing or critical facilities projects.
+ Experience in operating or designing BWR/PWR commercial or Navy Nuclear power plants.
+ Knowledge of USNRC and CNSC licensing and IAEA requirements.
+ High performing employee with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.

The base pay range for this position is $108K - $207K.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

This position is expected to close on 10/29/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor).

Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.

No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) .

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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