Lead Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Analyses

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer advancing nuclear thermal-hydraulic capabilities, supporting fuel development at GE Vernova. Collaborating globally and ensuring compliance with safety evaluations and standards.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical development, accuracy, and uncertainty qualification, testing, verification, and maintenance of analytical methods for evaluating steady-state and transient core/fuel performance
Develop single-phase and two-phase thermal-hydraulic test plans, interface with test personnel related to all testing activities, perform associated data analysis, and develop empirical correlations or mechanistic models
Work with nuclear and mechanical engineering teams in the development of new fuel products / software in the area of thermal hydraulics
Work within a regulatory framework for nuclear software quality assurance for engineering programs
Prepare, document, and present technical data to both internal and external customers
Enhance team processes to drive efficiency and simplification
Communicate effectively with method users through support, documentation, and training
Ensure high-quality work in compliance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality standards
Foster a team culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, transparency, and accountability
Collaborate with team members globally across various time zones
Interface with regulatory agencies (NRC, DOE, etc.) as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree 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
5 years of experience in a regulated nuclear engineering environment, with a specific focus on thermal-hydraulic codes, two-phase flow analysis, or reactor safety methodologies
Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics (desired)
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
Experimental background in two-phase flow
Experience with thermal-hydraulic methods such as TRAC, TRACG, COBRAG, PANAC, RELAP, and ISCOR
Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using tools like ANSYS-Fluent
Experience with software Commercial Grade Dedication as per NQA-1 standards
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and Fortran
Familiarity with nuclear reactor core licensing, technical specifications, safety margin bases, and related federal regulations
Publication of technical articles or patents
Strong organizational skills and a track record of achieving goals and overcoming challenges
Extensive understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal-hydraulicstwo-phase flow analysisreactor safety methodologiesexperimental two-phase flowthermal-hydraulic methodscomputational fluid dynamicsprogramming languagesdata analysisempirical correlationsmechanistic models

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkintegritytransparencyaccountabilityorganizational skillsefficiency improvementtrainingdocumentationcustomer presentation

Certifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt