Materials Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Materials Engineer will work within the Chemistry and Materials team to support all business units within GVH/GNF across GVH Nuclear Engineering. The role involves developing new material technology, characterizing material behavior, and performing design analyses for both plant and fuel applications.

• Provide technical support towards the development and execution of BWR plant and fuel related materials deliverables within both GVH and GNF businesses
• Provide technical leadership in the development and execution of BWR material property behavior test programs
• Perform technical evaluations, analyses and verifications in the areas of BWR nuclear plant and fuel material applications
• Write work plans, attend pre-job briefs and follow cladding processing in shop areas
• Work internally, with GEV-ARC, and external vendors to characterize microstructure
• Develop processing and characterization plans for novel fuel cladding materials
• Write work plans, attend pre-job briefs and follow cladding processing in shop areas
• Perform work in compliance with NRC regulated policies and procedures
• Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
• Support Company initiatives
• Meet customer commitments and drive continuous improvement

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Metallurgy, Material Science, Nuclear, or similar
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). Proof of status required prior to employment.

• Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required

• Understanding of basic material property behavior
• Knowledge or experience in specific technology areas: BWR plant and fuel material processing, testing, and in-service performance behavior
• Knowledge of BWR and PWR technology (i.e. reactor structural materials, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and zirconium alloys)
• Demonstrated high energy and the ability to energize others
• Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure

Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: May 2027

The pay range for this position is $80,000-$87,000 USD salary. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 27th, 2026.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

This position is also eligible for:

• Relocation Assistance:
  Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance:
  Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)

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