Lead and conduct thermal hydraulic analyses to support BWR fuel design, optimization, and performance evaluation.
Lead the technical development, application, and maintaining thermal-hydraulic system codes, correlations, and methodologies relevant to reactor fuel development.
Develop, validate, and refine high-level programming tools or algorithms to support complex engineering analyses and simulations.
Lead and provide the key technical direction in the area of thermal hydraulics while working with nuclear and mechanical engineering teams in the development of new fuel products / software in the area of thermal hydraulics.
Plan, prepare, and supervise experimental test programs, including development of test matrices, interface with test personnel related to all testing activities, perform associated data analysis, and develop empirical correlations or mechanistic models.
Analyze and interpret experimental data to inform fuel design improvements and validate analytical models.
Provide technical consultation and support to cross-functional teams regarding thermal-hydraulic methodologies, system codes, and reactor safety evaluations.
Document technical methodologies, analysis results, and test findings in clear, concise engineering reports and presentations.
Work within a regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering programs.
Interface with regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as necessary.
Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the Thermal & Fluids Analysis team.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computational methods or a closely related technical discipline AND minimum of 5 years of cumulative, relevant engineering experience.
OR Ph.D. from an accredited university or college in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, computational methods or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis or substantial coursework with thermal-hydraulics and two-phase flow and analysis AND minimum of 3 years of cumulative, relevant engineering experience
Deep understanding on experimental and analytic aspects of two-phase flow fundamentals and two-phase flow phenomena during BWR and PWR steady-state operations, transients, and accidents (e.g., void fraction, two-phase pressure drop, two-phase flow regime transition, boiling and condensation heat transfer, critical heat flux or annular film dryout, post boiling transition heat transfer, rewet, counter-current flow limitation, critical flow, flow instability) as well as two-phase flow analysis methodology (e.g., the drift-flux model and two-fluid model)
Experience with nuclear fuel design and optimization
Experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as COBRG, PANAC, TRACG, , PANAC, RELAP, and ISCOR.
Experimental background in two-phase flow
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Fortran,
Competency in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools like ANSYS-Fluent.
Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication as per NQA-1 standards.
Familiarity with nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, and related federal regulations.
Demonstrated decision-making skills with speed and accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges.

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal hydraulic analysisthermal-hydraulic system codesprogramming toolsexperimental test programsdata analysistwo-phase flow analysisnuclear fuel designcomputational fluid dynamicsPythonMATLAB

Soft Skills

technical directionmentoringknowledge sharingdecision-makingorganizational skills