Nuclear Fuel Mechanical Design Engineer

Nuclear Fuel Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Headquarters, Wilmington, NC

The Mechanical Design Engineer – Fuels will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and analysis of nuclear fuel products. The role requires collaboration with sourcing, fabrication and quality, thermal‑mechanical analysts, material scientists, fuel experts, and nuclear/thermal‑hydraulic analysis engineers to assure product performance within licensed and GNF performance expectations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Create mechanical design solutions to support the development of new products and design modifications to improve existing products
• Understand the fabrication processes for components and assemblies, post‑fabrication transportation and handling, and customer application requirements for fuel products and services
• Prepare drawings and specifications for new and existing fuel designs
• Identify, document, and lead the resolution of technical risks within each project
• Provide well‑written, well‑organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
• Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
• Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
• Work closely with sourcing and manufacturing to support cost‑reduction activities
• Design test procedures and perform testing to address component and assembly adequacy
• Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity
• 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 mechanical engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1 year of mechanical design or analysis experience

• The required work location is our Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
• This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access from the U.S. Government

• Basic understanding of BWR nuclear fuel
• Expertise in drafting practices (including GD&T and 3‑D CAD) and analysis
• Experience in FEA analysis using Ansys or LS DYNA
• Proven track record of problem‑solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate specific technical topics or assignments
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, welding, statistics, and finite element analysis
• Working knowledge of casting development/production
• 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

Relocation assistance is provided:
Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S.‑based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. Specific pay may be influenced by experience, education, and skill set.

Discretionary annual bonus.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan and 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…