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Lead Engineer - Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development

GE Vernova2,299 open roles

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Wilmington NC USA
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This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology. This role is intended for a 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), with our Atlanta, GA hub also an option.

This role is within the Thermal-Hydraulic Methods (THM) 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). THM 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.

Essential:

  • 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 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • 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 5 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation

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 3 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation

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 thermal hydraulic methods/thermal hydraulic correlation development/two phase flow AND minimum of 1 year of experience in thermal hydraulic methods/thermal hydraulic correlation development/two phase flow.
  • Legal authorization to work in the USA is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position vacancy.

Desired:

  • 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.

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. 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: November 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 23, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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