Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics & Methods
About The Position
The Lead Engineer contributes to company objectives in reactor physics and technology and is intended to serve as a current or future subject matter expert in neutron transport, cross-section generation, and code development and maintenance. The role supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator. The position is part of the Nuclear Methods team, responsible for development, maintenance, analytics, technical consultation, and licensing stewardship of engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for Boiling Water Reactors and Small Modular Reactors. The team also supports customers with emergent questions involving reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and instrumentation physics, and contributes to the nuclear and thermal-hydraulic design of new fuel products. The role leads technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core and fuel performance. It works within an approved regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance, prepares and presents technical information, supports users through documentation and training, and coordinates projects and technical work with teammates, customers, and regulatory agencies. The preferred location is the GVH Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina, with hybrid arrangements available; the Atlanta, Georgia hub is also an option. The posting also describes the position as remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline and at least 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross-section generation; or a relevant master’s degree and at least 3 years of such experience; or a relevant Ph.D. with a thesis in one of those areas and at least 1 year of such experience.
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor work visas for this position.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process skills.
- Detail-oriented and accountable for results, with personal integrity and straightforwardness.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively on technical issues.
- Drive for continuous improvement and an engaging, optimistic, can-do attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience with deterministic and stochastic neutron transport, such as TGBLA/PANAC or CASMO/SIMULATE, including development of related codes and tools.
- 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.
- Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately based on the best available information.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- A record of delivering on commitments, overcoming obstacles, and achieving stretch targets.
- Strong external focus and demonstrated understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical development, accuracy and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods used to evaluate steady-state and transient nuclear reactor core and fuel performance.
- 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 increase speed and simplify work.
- Communicate with internal and external users of the methods through support, documentation, and training.
- Ensure work meets quality standards, NRC rules and regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
- Coordinate technical and engineering activities with other team members.
- Assist the team technical leader and functional manager in planning, tracking, and executing projects.
- Support interfaces with regulatory agencies, including the NRC and DOE, as appropriate.
- Support software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for LANCR lattice physics codes and the PANAC 3D core simulator.
- Contribute to reactor physics and technology objectives and to the Nuclear Methods team’s work on codes, methodologies, customer support, and new fuel product design.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
