via Remote Rocketship
$111000K-213000K a year
Perform neutronic and thermal-hydraulic calculations for advanced reactor design and support regulatory and technical documentation.
Requires a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 13+ years of experience, and expertise in nuclear-specific simulation methods and programming languages.
Job Description: • Responsible for performing neutronic and thermal-hydraulic calculations supporting advanced reactor design efforts • Responsible for supporting 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 • Communicate with internal/external users of the methods through support, documentation, and training • Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects Requirements: • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline • a minimum of 13 years of relevant experience • Programming experience with C++/Fortran and Python • Testing experience, including developing test plans • Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (TRAC, GOTHIC, COBRA, ISCOR, Dymola, etc.) • Prior experience with Monte Carlo neutronic methods (MCNP, OpenMC, etc.) • Prior experience with advanced reactor design • Prior experience with advanced fuel design • Willingness to learn, specifically in extending into new technology and analysis areas beyond those previously experienced • Publication of technical articles and/or patent applications • Must be able to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Benefits: • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • tuition assistance • adoption assistance • paid parental leave • disability benefits • life insurance • 12 paid holidays • permissive time off
This job posting was last updated on 12/17/2025