Technical Leader - Stability Analysis
$111.2k - $213.2k+ Discretionary annual bonus
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Wilmington, NC, USA
Hybrid
Mechanical Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, or a similar discipline from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of experience in the nuclear industry in BWR or PWR safety analysis.
- Experience with thermal-hydraulic modeling applied to nuclear reactor systems is preferred.
- Experience leading or owning key technical areas, including stability analyses, plant noise analyses, PRNM stability interface, and stability setpoint methodology, is preferred.
- Experience with BWR, ABWR, and ESBWR technologies, including stability analysis and operational support to meet regulatory requirements, is preferred.
- Proficiency with BWR simulators, 3-D neutron kinetics codes such as PANAC, and thermal-hydraulic codes such as TRACG, TRACE, and RELAP is preferred.
- Knowledge of reactor licensing requirements is preferred.
- Experience with programming in C#, FORTRAN, and Python is preferred.
- The role requires the ability to obtain authorization from the U.S. Government to access U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Shortlisted candidates are subject to heightened security checks as directed by the client.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on a production-oriented engineering analysis team across the engineering design process, including proposal development, budget estimates, schedule and resource planning, design performance, and release for customer delivery.
- Provide technical leadership in plant thermal-hydraulic stability analyses, plant noise analyses, PRNM stability interface, and other safety analyses, using general expertise in two-phase thermal-hydraulic analysis techniques.
- Deliver fuel projects, including reload analyses, stability methods implementation, new fuel introduction, and safety analysis support for emergent fuel issues.
- Work in cross-disciplinary settings with teams responsible for mechanical design, core design, licensing, systems design, and affiliated organizations to identify customer solutions.
- Provide technical mentoring to support Stability Analysis staff development and knowledge management, including procedure development and adherence.
- Develop and deliver training courses for external commercial requests and internal knowledge management, knowledge capture, and transfer.
- Identify and manage technical risk and help develop workable plans for engineering deliverables.
- Manage project work schedules and priorities.
- Ensure compliance with NRC regulations, quality assurance standards, and applicable policies and procedures while working with internal and external customers to resolve technical issues.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree in an engineering discipline, with experience in thermal-hydraulic modeling applied to nuclear reactor systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Build trust, motivate others, and foster strong relationships through personal involvement and collaboration.
- Make timely, accurate decisions based on available information and simplify complex challenges into practical solutions.
- Communicate openly, candidly, and confidently with subject-matter understanding, honesty, accountability, and personal integrity.
- Deliver commitments, overcome obstacles, achieve stretch goals, and maintain a strong understanding of the nuclear and/or energy industry.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus