GE HealthCare is looking for a Senior Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics & Methods to serve as a subject matter expert in neutron transport and cross section generation. In this role, you will contribute to reactor physics objectives, supporting the development, validation, and maintenance of critical software tools like LANCR and PANAC.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical development, accuracy qualification, testing, verification, regulatory licensing, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core/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 drive speed and simplification.
- Communicate with internal and 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 and 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.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline and a minimum of 6 years of experience in nuclear methods development, neutron transport, lattice physics, or nuclear cross section generation.
- OR a Master’s degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline and a minimum of 4 years of experience in those areas.
- OR a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in those topical areas and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- Honest, 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 and an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and process skills.
- Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Nice to Have
- Ph.D. in computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 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.
- Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
- 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 and a legacy of delivering on commitments.
- Strong external focus with a clear understanding of the nuclear or energy industry.
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
Technical Stack
- LANCR
- PANAC
- Fortran
- Python
Team & Environment
This role is within the Reactor Physics Technology (RPT) team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range of $112,000 to $160,000 plus equity.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness.
- Performance bonus, variable incentive compensation, and equity.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work mode with locations in Wilmington, NC, and is eligible for remote work within the United States.
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.
