Lead Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer

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The Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and analysis of nuclear fuel products and packaging. This position is part of the team responsible for developing and designing fuel bundle technologies and their packaging for application in nuclear reactors. In this role, the Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer will collaborate with sourcing, fabrication, quality, fuel experts, and regulatory affairs to assure product performs within licensed and GNF performance expectations.

• Lead and develop new fuel packaging products & design modifications to improve existing packaging products
• Support nuclear regulatory review and evaluation. Ensure regulatory compliance of all packaging, both domestic and international
• Utilize the knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, finite element analysis, statistics and drafting practices for design and justification of nuclear packaging applications
• Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
• Design test procedures and perform testing to address component and assembly adequacy
• Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
• Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
• Review and disposition product non‑conformances
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
• Perform work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards
• Effectively communicate and collaborate activities with other team members on technical issues

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design and or analysis experience (including postgraduate work)

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Prior nuclear packaging experience
• Knowledge of Part 71 licensing requirements
• Experience in 3D CAD design, LS‑DYNA and ANSYS
• Experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP)
• Proven track record of problem‑solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
• Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
• A self‑starter willing to take initiatives
• Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
• Strong customer focus and clear understanding of nuclear industries

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.

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

• This is a remote position

Final date to receive applications:
January 12, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $85,600.00 and $. 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.

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