Lead Engineer – Reactor Thermal Hydraulics and Computational Methods (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job description

**Job Description Summary**
This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology.

This role is intended for a current or future subject matter expert in the areas of computational methods development/coding, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulics of reactor thermal-hydraulic modeling tools.

This role also supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the GVH thermal-hydraulics code TRACG.

The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington, NC (hybrid work arrangements available), but permanent remote work arrangements are also possible.

This role is within the Reactor Physics Technology (RPT) team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies related to Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

RPT is also responsible for supporting customers with emergent questions in the areas of reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics and contributes to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products.

**Job Description**

**Essential Responsibilities:**

+ Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
+ Responsible for supporting 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.
+ Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity.
+ Detail oriented and accountable for results.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
+ Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement.
+ Displays an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 4 years of experience in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling

OR

+ Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 2 years of experience in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling

OR

+ Ph.D. from an accredited university or college computer science, computational methods, thermal‑hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling

**Eligibility requirements:**

+ The preferred work locations is the Wilmington, NC Headquarters, but highly qualified 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 Characteristics:**

+ Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, thermal-hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
+ Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, ISCOR, etc.)
+ 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.
+ Demonstrated ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information.
+ Exceptional organization skills.
+ Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles; ability to achieve stretch targets.
+ Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry.
+ Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.

The base pay range for this position is $86,000 to $122,000.

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 August 21st.

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.

_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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: October 27, 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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