Job Description Summary

Job Description

This role contributes to company objectives in the field of reactor physics and technology. This role is intended for a current subject matter expert in the areas of computational methods development/coding, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulics of reactor thermal-hydraulic modeling tools. This role also supports software documentation and validation, user training, and customer interfacing for the GVH thermal-hydraulics code TRACG, and the selected candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing the technical vision for TRACG.

Essential:
    Prior experience with TRACG development, testing, and implementation
    Prior experience with thermal-hydraulic methods (ISCOR, COBRA, GOTHIC, etc.)
    Programming experience with Fortran and Python.
    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.
    Identify and 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.
    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.
    Displays a strong drive for continuous improvement.
    Displays an engaging, can-do, optimistic attitude.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Strong analytical capabilities, problem solving skills, and process skills.

Qualifications/Requirements:
    Ph.D. from an accredited university or college computer science, computational methods, thermal hydraulics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with a thesis in computational or numerical methods or nuclear thermal-hydraulics modeling AND a minimum of 18 years of relevant industry experience in reactor thermal-hydraulic modeling/methods

Desired:
    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.
    Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent quality certification.
 

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 Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for th