Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic Analyses

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: North CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $98,400 - $188,600 per year

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About the role

  • This role is instrumental in advancing our nuclear thermal-hydraulic capabilities, particularly in supporting fuel development and its associated subchannel and system codes
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 decision-making skills with speed and accuracy
  • 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
  • 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
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions
  • 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-hydraulicstwo-phase flowthermal-hydraulic codesreactor safety methodologiescomputational fluid dynamicsprogramming languagesdata analysisempirical correlationsmechanistic modelsanalytical methods
Soft Skills
decision-makingorganizational skillsteamworkintegritytransparencyaccountabilitycommunicationcollaborationefficiencysimplification
Certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt