Lead Engineer – Reactor Nuclear Physics & Methods

Overview

Job Description

Summary:

This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology. It is intended for a subject matter expert in neutron transport, cross‑section generation, and code development/maintenance. The role also supports software documentation, validation, user training, and customer interfacing for lattice physics codes (LANCR) and the 3D core simulator (PANAC). It is part of the Reactor Physics Technology (RPT) team responsible for developing, maintaining, and licensing engineering computer codes, correlations, and methodologies related to Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

The RPT team supports customers with emergent questions in reactor neutronics, thermal‑hydraulics, and instrumentation physics and contributes to the nuclear and thermal‑hydraulic design of new fuel products.

• Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
• Lead 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 and lead 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline
  * AND* minimum of 4 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross‑section generation.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline
  * AND* minimum of 2 years of experience in the same field.
• Ph.D. in a related discipline with a thesis in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross‑section generation.
• 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.
• 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 proven track record of delivering on commitments.
• Strong external focus and clear understanding of the nuclear/energy industry.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
• Access to U.S. export‑controlled information and ability to obtain authorization from the U.S. Government.

• Ph.D. in computer science, computational methods, nuclear engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience developing deterministic and stochastic neutron transport codes and tools.
• Experience with nuclear cross‑section generation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Strong drive for continuous improvement and a can‑do, optimistic attitude.

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).