GE Vernova
Lead Professional Engineer– Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulic Methods & Analysis (Remote
GE Vernova, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Lead Professional Engineer – Nuclear Thermal‑Hydraulic Methods & Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
Join GE Vernova as a Lead Professional Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.) and help advance our nuclear thermal‑hydraulic capabilities, particularly in supporting fuel development and its associated subchannel and system codes. The position requires a dynamic thermal‑hydraulic engineer skilled in core and fuel thermal‑hydraulic analysis and methods development.
Job Summary This role is instrumental in advancing our nuclear thermal‑hydraulic capabilities, supporting fuel development and its associated subchannel and system codes. The mission includes developing and optimizing fuel design and performance, and advancing thermal‑hydraulic methodologies, including bundle critical power and pressure drop. The role is part of the Thermal & Fluids Analysis team, which oversees the development, maintenance, and technical consultation of thermal‑hydraulic computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), and advanced/fast reactors, including their fuel systems.
Essential Responsibilities
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Master’s 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.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics.
Understanding of 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 dry out, post boiling transition heat transfer, rewet, counter‑current flow limitation, critical flow, flow instability, and the drift‑flux model/two‑fluid model for two‑phase flow analysis).
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.
Demonstrated 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.
Eligibility Requirements
The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; highly qualified US‑based remote candidates will be considered.
Comfortable with less than 10% travel.
This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
PA: $85,600 – $164,000.00 with geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. The posting remains open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 2025.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach from GE Vernova; a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; the Employee Assistance Program; a GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) with company matching; Tiredy assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
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 this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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Job Summary This role is instrumental in advancing our nuclear thermal‑hydraulic capabilities, supporting fuel development and its associated subchannel and system codes. The mission includes developing and optimizing fuel design and performance, and advancing thermal‑hydraulic methodologies, including bundle critical power and pressure drop. The role is part of the Thermal & Fluids Analysis team, which oversees the development, maintenance, and technical consultation of thermal‑hydraulic computer codes, correlations, and methodologies for Boiling Water Reactors (BWR), Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR), and advanced/fast reactors, including their fuel systems.
Essential Responsibilities
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Master’s 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.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s Degree with 2 years of experience in thermal hydraulics.
Understanding of 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 dry out, post boiling transition heat transfer, rewet, counter‑current flow limitation, critical flow, flow instability, and the drift‑flux model/two‑fluid model for two‑phase flow analysis).
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.
Demonstrated 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.
Eligibility Requirements
The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; highly qualified US‑based remote candidates will be considered.
Comfortable with less than 10% travel.
This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
PA: $85,600 – $164,000.00 with geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. The posting remains open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 2025.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach from GE Vernova; a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; the Employee Assistance Program; a GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) with company matching; Tiredy assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
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 this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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