Senior Engineer - Advanced Reactor Physics Methods and Core Design (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Job Description Summary
This role contributes to company objectives in the fields of advanced reactor nuclear physics methods, core design, and associated technologies. This role is intended for a current subject matter expert in the areas of multi-group cross section generation, full-core simulation, core monitoring, software development/maintenance. It integrates and develops advanced nuclear technologies, application methodologies, and supporting processes that meet business needs across the organization. This includes software development, documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing.

This role is within the Advanced Design & Development team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance, analytics, and technical consultation of engineering computer codes, correlations, methodologies, and new fuel and core designs related to new and advanced reactor types, with a special focus on the Natrium Demonstration Reactor, a sodium-cooled fast reactor.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading 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.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and/or development of key nuclear and thermal-hydraulic analysis codes.
• 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.
• Motivated to push the state-of-the-art for advanced reactor methodologies used in industry.
• 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.
• Honest and 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.
• Display a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Display an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 6 years of experience in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation
• OR
  Ph.D. from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in nuclear methods development/neutron transport/lattice physics/nuclear cross section generation AND minimum of 4 years of experience in some combination of these topical areas

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience with lattice physics and 3D core simulator codes
• Prior experience with neutronic methods (OpenMC, Serpent, MCNP, PARTISN, MC2-3, DIF3D), including development of related codes and tools
• Programming experience with Fortran or C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) in accordance with NQA-1.
• 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.
• Legacy of delivering on commitments; tenacious, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles; ability to achieve stretch targets.
• Strong external focus; clear and demonstrated understanding of nuclear industry and/or energy industry.

The base pay range for this position is $120k-160k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonvariable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 9/13/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

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